Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 883 · 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 part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear team plan
4. 4.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering nonstop (d) making a long speech
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
8. 8.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.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
10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
12. 12.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
13. 13.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
14. 14.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
25. 25.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “a real-life case” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking a short question (c) standing up to offer (d) sitting if declined
29. 29.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) both, loudly (c) the idea, not the person (d) the person, not the idea
32. 32.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
33. 33.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
36. 36.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) a frown (c) nothing (d) a louder voice
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
39. 39.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to waste time (c) judges can follow you (d) to hide them
40. 40.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) claim it first (b) stay quiet forever (c) add a new angle (d) repeat it word for word

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