Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 880 · 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.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) saying “On that point” (c) standing up to offer (d) waiting to be accepted
3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
7. 7.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
8. 8.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
9. 9.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it is not allowed (c) it shows good strategy (d) judges dislike it
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
12. 12.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
14. 14.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
15. 15.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
16. 16.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) a louder voice (c) a frown (d) nothing
17. 17.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) although
20. 20.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
22. 22.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
23. 23.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
25. 25.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
26. 26.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
27. 27.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
28. 28.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) the reason is
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
31. 31.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
32. 32.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) standing up to offer (d) waiting to be accepted
35. 35.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
36. 36.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a do (b) a don’t
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Ice is frozen water.
39. 39.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) a motion to argue

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