Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 200 · 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 “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking longest (c) bringing something new (d) speaking loudest
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) however (d) but
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
4. 4.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) strong (d) complete
5. 5.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) listening to others (c) talking over others (d) a good summary
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) A year has 12 months.
7. 7.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
8. 8.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) a real-life case (c) a personal attack (d) a short summary so far
12. 12.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
13. 13.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
15. 15.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
17. 17.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Chess is boring.
19. 19.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only you (b) the whole group (c) only the first speaker (d) only your friends
20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
21. 21.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
22. 22.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) bossing everyone (b) guiding the group fairly (c) choosing the winner (d) speaking the most
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) a clear team plan (c) clear reasoning (d) relevant examples
26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.✋ A speech is 3 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?
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
29. 29.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) good use of time (d) clear reasoning
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
31. 31.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
32. 32.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) note 2–3 key points (c) check your phone (d) memorise a speech
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
34. 34.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “asking a short question” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) nothing (c) a frown (d) a louder voice
37. 37.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
38. 38.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
40. 40.True or false: “talking over others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False

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