Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 814 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
2. 2.True or false: “a good summary” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
4. 4.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
7. 7.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are bored (b) you are sleepy (c) you are listening (d) you are leaving
8. 8.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
11. 11.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) going off topic (d) listening to others
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) negative (b) positive
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
17. 17.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) good arguments (d) the loudest voice
18. 18.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
20. 20.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a question that helps (c) shouting a slogan (d) a made-up figure
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a real-life case (b) a fact with numbers (c) a practical solution (d) complaining about time
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) guess
26. 26.True or false: “personal comments” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
29. 29.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
32. 32.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the end (b) at the start (c) in the middle
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
37. 37.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False

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