Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 935 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
3. 3.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) relevant examples
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
9. 9.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 22 for style and 69 in all. How many marks for strategy?
10. 10.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Ice is frozen water.
12. 12.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.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) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
19. 19.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
20. 20.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
21. 21.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
22. 22.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a quick real example (c) defining the key word (d) repeating the topic
23. 23.True or false: “repeating others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) reaching shared ideas (d) proposition, opposition
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
26. 26.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
27. 27.✋ A speech is 4 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
28. 28.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) standing up to offer (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) offering in minute one
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
35. 35.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
37. 37.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
38. 38.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) it shows you listened (c) to fill time (d) to confuse them
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim

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