Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 110 · 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.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a don’t (b) a do
5. 5.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
6. 6.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
7. 7.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the silent member (b) the loudest speaker (c) the fastest talker (d) a clear, fair speaker
8. 8.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
9. 9.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
10. 10.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
11. 11.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it is not allowed (c) judges dislike it (d) it shows good strategy
12. 12.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “you lot”
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) covering both sides (c) mentioning key facts (d) starting a new debate
15. 15.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good pace and pauses (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
18. 18.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
19. 19.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
21. 21.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Meera listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Nisha interrupted others again and again; Vihaan laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Nisha (c) Vihaan
23. 23.⚖️ 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
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
25. 25.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
26. 26.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Ice is frozen water.
28. 28.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
29. 29.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
30. 30.True or false: “shouting over others” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) agreeing with all (c) bringing something new (d) speaking longest
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
35. 35.🧾 Good or poor summary: a clear last line? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
36. 36.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a do (b) a don’t
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) complaining about time (c) a long, pointless story (d) the other side’s view
38. 38.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your handwriting (b) your clothes (c) your height (d) how you take part
40. 40.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks

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