Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 101 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Whatever.”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) such as (d) for instance
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no new arguments (b) saying where we agreed (c) being short and clear (d) only your own view
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) clear, relevant points (c) talking over others (d) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
13. 13.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) fixed for and against (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
16. 16.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) two sides to argue (c) a hidden answer (d) one right answer
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) members speak freely (d) a motion to argue
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping points short (b) listening carefully (c) inviting a quiet member (d) staying silent
21. 21.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) for example
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mentioning key facts (b) staying neutral (c) covering both sides (d) adding a new point
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
27. 27.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) good use of time
31. 31.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) defeat the others
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
34. 34.True or false: “setting out the scope” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
37. 37.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) talking over others (c) going off topic (d) a good summary
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) no set order of turns (d) a set speaking order
39. 39.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
40. 40.🤝 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) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely

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