Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 825 · 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: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking a short question (c) mocking the speaker (d) talking before accepted
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
9. 9.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) repeating the opener (b) shouting louder (c) leaving early (d) a strong, fresh point
10. 10.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
12. 12.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
13. 13.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
15. 15.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or where we agreed? (a) points in favour (b) where we agreed
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
22. 22.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
24. 24.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) a clear, fair speaker (b) the fastest talker (c) the silent member (d) the loudest speaker
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) although (d) that is why
27. 27.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
28. 28.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
29. 29.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
32. 32.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) talking before accepted (c) waiting to be accepted (d) standing up to offer
33. 33.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
36. 36.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
38. 38.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) arguing for its own sake (c) talking to one person (d) speaking up early
39. 39.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) a speaker
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) saying where we agreed (c) blaming others (d) staying neutral

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