Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 130 · 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 part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
2. 2.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
3. 3.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
5. 5.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Ananya went off topic to talk about a film; Tara stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ishaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Tara (c) Ananya
6. 6.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.✋ A speech is 4 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
8. 8.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
10. 10.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listening carefully (b) speaking up early (c) staying silent (d) letting others finish
12. 12.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) no new arguments (c) blaming others (d) adding a new point
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
18. 18.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) close your eyes (c) check your phone (d) memorise a speech
20. 20.💎 Does this add value to a GD: repeating the last point? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 3 with proof (b) greeting the judges
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping points short (b) staying silent (c) talking to one person (d) dominating the talk
23. 23.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
24. 24.📝 The proposition team scores 214 marks and the opposition team scores 221 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
25. 25.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your clothes (b) your height (c) how you take part (d) your handwriting
26. 26.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
28. 28.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) standing up to offer (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering nonstop
32. 32.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
33. 33.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Chess is boring.
36. 36.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
38. 38.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a brief, sharp point (c) defining the key word (d) starting with “sorry”
40. 40.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes

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