Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 849 · 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.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
2. 2.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) time it in practice
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) therefore (d) because
6. 6.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
8. 8.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
9. 9.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
15. 15.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) only your own view (b) a long repeat of all (c) no new arguments (d) getting facts wrong
16. 16.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) a personal attack (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a short summary so far
23. 23.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) dominating the talk (b) letting others finish (c) giving facts for points (d) staying on topic
27. 27.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
30. 30.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) shouting louder (c) repeating the opener (d) a strong, fresh point
31. 31.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) “food is food” (c) a count of wasted plates
32. 32.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “however” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “whatever”
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
34. 34.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) speak faster (c) finish your sentence (d) ignore it
35. 35.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
39. 39.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Plants need water. (d) Homework is dull.

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