Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 932 · 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: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
6. 6.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “however” (c) “stupid” (d) “whatever”
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
12. 12.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) negative (b) positive
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no fixed sides (c) a set speaking order (d) a fixed time per speaker
21. 21.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “polite disagreement” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
24. 24.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to tease them (c) to confuse them (d) to fill time
25. 25.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) complain about it (b) stay silent (c) define the key words (d) change the topic
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
31. 31.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 40, 22 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
33. 33.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) offering nonstop (c) standing up to offer (d) sitting if declined
34. 34.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a relevant fact (c) mumbling the start (d) a short, clear question
35. 35.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) positive (b) negative
38. 38.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 20, 27 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
39. 39.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
40. 40.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) a speaker (d) the chairperson

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