Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 845 · 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 is positive body language in a GD? (a) slouching back (b) tapping the table (c) pointing a finger (d) nodding while listening
2. 2.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
6. 6.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
7. 7.True or false: “saying nothing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
11. 11.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
13. 13.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only the first speaker (b) the whole group (c) only you (d) only your friends
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) a long repeat of all (c) no new arguments (d) trailing off
15. 15.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are sleepy (b) you are bored (c) you are leaving (d) you are listening
17. 17.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) a number you found
18. 18.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
21. 21.📝 The proposition team scores 260 marks and the opposition team scores 247 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
26. 26.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) we learn healthy food
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) hide the source (c) round it to 100 (d) make it bigger
31. 31.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to judge content
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🕒 A debate slot is 34 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
35. 35.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) a clear, fair speaker (d) the fastest talker
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Plants need water.
38. 38.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) must prove the motion
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
40. 40.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Kabir only repeated what others had already said; Riya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Ishaan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) Ishaan

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