Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 816 · 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.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
3. 3.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
5. 5.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
6. 6.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) stay silent (c) change the topic (d) complain about it
9. 9.True or false: “giving facts for points” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Kabir laughed at a classmate’s idea; Nisha stayed silent for the whole discussion; Rohan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Rohan (c) Kabir
11. 11.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) I like football
12. 12.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Whatever.”
16. 16.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
17. 17.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “This House…”
20. 20.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) the longest speech (c) good arguments (d) fancy clothes
21. 21.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
22. 22.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
23. 23.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚩 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
26. 26.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) sitting if declined (c) offering in mid-speech (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) due to (d) for instance
29. 29.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
31. 31.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 21 for style and 56 in all. How many marks for strategy?
32. 32.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) defeat the others (d) stay silent
33. 33.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
36. 36.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
38. 38.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a long story first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest

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