Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 213 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) the reason is (d) that is why
3. 3.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) although (c) for instance (d) this is because
6. 6.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the loudest speaker (d) the silent member
8. 8.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) saying it twice
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
10. 10.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) speaking the most (b) bossing everyone (c) choosing the winner (d) guiding the group fairly
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restating the topic (b) going off topic (c) the other side’s view (d) a personal attack
12. 12.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) looking at the clock (c) eye contact with all (d) sitting upright
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
14. 14.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
15. 15.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: checking your phone? (a) a do (b) a don’t
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) using names politely (c) talking to one person (d) speaking up early
18. 18.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) short and balanced (b) long and one-sided (c) new and surprising
19. 19.True or false: “personal comments” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
23. 23.🎤 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?
24. 24.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
25. 25.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Over and out.”
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Meera (c) Riya
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
32. 32.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) memorise a speech (c) note 2–3 key points (d) close your eyes
33. 33.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) in the middle (c) at the end
35. 35.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
36. 36.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
39. 39.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Nisha only repeated what others had already said; Saanvi listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Vihaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Saanvi (c) Nisha
40. 40.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False

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