Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 824 · 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 fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
2. 2.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
4. 4.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
5. 5.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long repeat of all (b) covering both sides (c) leaving out one side (d) starting a new debate
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
10. 10.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
13. 13.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Science is exciting.
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
16. 16.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.True or false: ““I agree” and no more” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
23. 23.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
25. 25.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
28. 28.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a short summary so far? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
32. 32.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
37. 37.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
38. 38.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
40. 40.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) restating the topic (c) a fact with numbers (d) a question that helps

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