Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 199 · 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.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
2. 2.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they get a bonus
4. 4.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
7. 7.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “interesting” (c) “fair” (d) “important”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) sitting in a circle (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
11. 11.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) an unsigned poster (d) a chat forward
12. 12.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
14. 14.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “shouting to be first” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
17. 17.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
21. 21.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) positive (b) negative
24. 24.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
29. 29.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a do (b) a don’t
31. 31.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
36. 36.🛡️ 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
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) personal comments (c) losing your temper (d) bringing in quiet ones

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