Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 973 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
2. 2.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) adding value (c) dominating (d) building on
3. 3.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
4. 4.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
5. 5.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
6. 6.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking a short question (c) offering in mid-speech (d) making a long speech
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.📝 The proposition team scores 223 marks and the opposition team scores 229 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
10. 10.True or false: “setting out the scope” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
13. 13.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
16. 16.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
18. 18.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
19. 19.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) talking over others (c) saying nothing (d) personal comments
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
24. 24.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
25. 25.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
28. 28.True or false: “a long, pointless story” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
30. 30.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
32. 32.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
36. 36.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
37. 37.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Kolkata is in India.
40. 40.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the argument (d) the judges

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