Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 112 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) shouting over others (b) staying silent (c) arguing for its own sake (d) giving facts for points
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) reaching shared ideas (d) proposition, opposition
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
6. 6.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) eye contact with all (c) slouching back (d) rolling your eyes
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listening carefully (b) dominating the talk (c) using names politely (d) giving facts for points
11. 11.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) offering in minute one (c) shouting from your seat (d) talking before accepted
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Bees make honey.
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
20. 20.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) relevant examples (c) good use of time (d) good pace and pauses
22. 22.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 40 for style and 76 in all. How many marks for strategy?
23. 23.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
24. 24.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
26. 26.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) staying on topic (c) staying silent (d) giving facts for points
32. 32.True or false: “speaking up early” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) I love flowers (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
34. 34.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
37. 37.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Aarav built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Ishaan went off topic to talk about a film; Rohan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Aarav (c) Rohan
39. 39.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False

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