Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 896 · 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 linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) therefore
2. 2.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) sitting upright (c) tapping the table (d) looking at the clock
3. 3.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a don’t (b) a do
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
6. 6.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the idea, not the person (c) the person, not the idea (d) the evaluator
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a do (b) a don’t
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
10. 10.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
11. 11.True or false: “repeating the topic” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
13. 13.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) judges dislike it (c) it wastes time (d) it shows good strategy
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
17. 17.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) waiting to be accepted (c) saying “On that point” (d) asking a short question
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
19. 19.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) check your phone (c) note 2–3 key points (d) memorise a speech
20. 20.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
21. 21.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
24. 24.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
26. 26.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) repeat it word for word (b) claim it first (c) add a new angle (d) stay quiet forever
27. 27.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Chess is boring.
30. 30.📝 The proposition team scores 254 marks and the opposition team scores 265 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🧾 Good or poor summary: getting facts wrong? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
35. 35.True or false: “getting facts wrong” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style

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