Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 877 · 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.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) in the middle (c) at the end
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
3. 3.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) this is because
6. 6.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
9. 9.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) always true
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
11. 11.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) round it to 100 (c) check where it came from (d) hide the source
12. 12.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) mocking the speaker (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) waiting to be accepted
13. 13.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
18. 18.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
19. 19.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) slouching back (b) pointing a finger (c) rolling your eyes (d) open hands
21. 21.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
23. 23.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) good use of time (c) relevant examples (d) strong evidence
25. 25.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
27. 27.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) change the topic (c) complain about it (d) stay silent
28. 28.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
29. 29.True or false: “linking to daily life” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
31. 31.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
32. 32.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a personal attack (c) a fresh angle (d) “I agree” and no more
33. 33.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) shouting over others (c) keeping points short (d) staying on topic
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
35. 35.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) sitting if declined (c) offering in minute one (d) offering nonstop
36. 36.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
38. 38.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
39. 39.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Ice is frozen water.

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