Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 83 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) shouting over others (c) staying on topic (d) interrupting others
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
3. 3.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) talking before accepted (c) offering nonstop (d) sitting if declined
4. 4.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a short summary so far? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
6. 6.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
8. 8.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “you lot”
9. 9.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) new and surprising (b) long and one-sided (c) short and balanced
10. 10.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) a short, clear question (c) a calm, clear voice (d) a long story first
11. 11.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) ignore it (c) argue for minutes (d) give up the speech
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
13. 13.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) repeating your point (c) thanking the judges (d) a personal attack
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) judges pick a winner (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
18. 18.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
21. 21.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
25. 25.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 32 for style and 70 in all. How many marks for strategy?
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Rainy days are fun.
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking a short question (c) saying “On that point” (d) sitting if declined
29. 29.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the speaker (c) the argument (d) the audience
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) but
35. 35.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) only if well prepared (c) never speak first
40. 40.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the loudest team

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