Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 736 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
2. 2.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the loudest team
3. 3.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) restating the topic (c) a personal attack (d) a long, pointless story
4. 4.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
6. 6.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a GD do? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) dominating the talk (c) shouting over others (d) listening carefully
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
14. 14.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
15. 15.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) apologise (c) sum up and appeal (d) start a story
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
17. 17.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the argument (d) the speaker
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
19. 19.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) argue for minutes (c) give up the speech (d) briefly, then go on
20. 20.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
22. 22.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
23. 23.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
24. 24.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) standing up to offer (c) talking before accepted (d) offering a fair point
25. 25.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
27. 27.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
31. 31.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) setting out the scope (c) a short, clear question (d) a relevant fact
32. 32.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a debate rule
33. 33.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?

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