Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 822 · 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.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) complaining about time (c) linking two ideas (d) going off topic
2. 2.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) trailing off (b) blaming others (c) adding a new point (d) covering both sides
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
7. 7.🧾 Good or poor summary: no new arguments? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
10. 10.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
11. 11.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
17. 17.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) positive (b) negative
18. 18.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) the silent member (c) the loudest speaker (d) a clear, fair speaker
19. 19.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) we learn healthy food (c) cooking is a life skill
21. 21.True or false: ““I agree” and no more” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “a new example” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) saying “On that point” (c) asking off-topic things (d) asking a short question
24. 24.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
26. 26.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
27. 27.True or false: “listening to others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking to one person (b) staying silent (c) inviting a quiet member (d) checking your phone
30. 30.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) start a new point (d) speak faster
32. 32.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear team plan (c) eye contact (d) correct facts
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the opposition (d) the audience
40. 40.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False

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