Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 850 · 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 reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
2. 2.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
4. 4.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
7. 7.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
9. 9.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
11. 11.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
16. 16.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
17. 17.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “speaking up early” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) a quick real example (c) reading from notes (d) a relevant fact
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
23. 23.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) twelve
25. 25.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
32. 32.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
33. 33.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear, steady voice (c) a clear team plan (d) strong evidence
34. 34.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) facing the speaker (c) eye contact with all (d) a calm face
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the proposition
39. 39.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
40. 40.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) negative (b) positive

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