Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 141 · 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
2. 2.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “those people”
3. 3.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
5. 5.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
9. 9.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) however
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
16. 16.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
19. 19.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
23. 23.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
26. 26.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the argument
27. 27.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) shouting to be first (c) a quick real example (d) repeating the topic
28. 28.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “stupid” (c) “fair” (d) “interesting”
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
31. 31.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Vihaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Kabir stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Vihaan (c) Kabir
32. 32.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) a set speaking order
34. 34.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
35. 35.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) the last speaker (d) the timekeeper
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
38. 38.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) teams teach cooperation
40. 40.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False

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