Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 100 · 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 side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
3. 3.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) starting a new debate (c) a clear last line (d) only your own view
4. 4.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
9. 9.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
11. 11.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) repeating the last point (c) a fresh angle (d) a practical solution
13. 13.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Saanvi spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Vihaan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Kabir went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Kabir (c) Vihaan
14. 14.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
15. 15.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) mentioning key facts (c) leaving out one side (d) getting facts wrong
17. 17.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear, steady voice (c) strong evidence (d) good use of time
18. 18.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
21. 21.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) nothing (c) a reason or example (d) a louder voice
22. 22.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) this is because (d) therefore
24. 24.True or false: “Who asked you?” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Plants need water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
26. 26.🧾 Good or poor summary: leaving out one side? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
27. 27.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Homework is dull.
29. 29.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
30. 30.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) a joke off the topic (c) setting out the scope (d) a relevant fact
34. 34.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
36. 36.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
40. 40.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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