Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 727 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Reason well, speak kindly): Find the topic of the question: arguments, evidence, fallacies, motions, roles, timing, POIs, judging, phrases, speech structure or GD skills. Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For number questions, write the calculation first: speakers × minutes + breaks, position 2k − 1 or 2k, content + style + strategy.

1. 1.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) asking a short question (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering nonstop
7. 7.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
8. 8.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the judges (c) the loudest team (d) the audience
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
11. 11.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
13. 13.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) start shouting (d) greet judges, opponents
15. 15.✋ A speech is 5 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
16. 16.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
18. 18.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
21. 21.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
23. 23.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) so
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
27. 27.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) content, style, strategy (c) dress, height, luck (d) jokes, length, volume
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
30. 30.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) apologise (c) start a story (d) sum up and appeal
31. 31.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) no new arguments (c) leaving out one side (d) covering both sides
32. 32.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
33. 33.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
35. 35.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a joke off the topic? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
40. 40.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True

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