Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 981 · 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 tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “listening to others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Ananya interrupted others again and again; Nisha stayed silent for the whole discussion; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Nisha (c) Riya
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
6. 6.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
9. 9.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “important” (c) “fair” (d) “stupid”
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no set order of turns (d) judges pick a winner
11. 11.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
13. 13.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
15. 15.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) round it to 100 (d) check where it came from
16. 16.Which of these is a GD do? (a) keeping points short (b) checking your phone (c) talking to one person (d) interrupting others
17. 17.True or false: “a quick real example” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) apologise (c) start a story (d) add a new point
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) mumbling the start (c) shouting to be first (d) reading from notes
22. 22.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
24. 24.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) linking with teammates (c) clear reasoning (d) good pace and pauses
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
29. 29.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ 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
32. 32.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) trust a rumour (d) guess
33. 33.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
34. 34.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
37. 37.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) going off topic (c) losing your temper (d) talking over others
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a set speaking order (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim

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