Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 788 · 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.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
2. 2.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) losing your temper (c) repeating others (d) clear, relevant points
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
9. 9.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
13. 13.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a fact with numbers (c) a fresh angle (d) a short summary so far
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
15. 15.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
18. 18.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
20. 20.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) a frown (c) a louder voice (d) nothing
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) however
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
28. 28.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
30. 30.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a new example (b) a made-up figure (c) the other side’s view (d) a fresh angle
31. 31.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in mid-speech (d) arguing when declined
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
35. 35.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) start shouting (d) greet judges, opponents
36. 36.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) losing your temper (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) listening to others
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates

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