Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 215 · 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: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
5. 5.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue
6. 6.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
7. 7.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: checking your phone? (a) a don’t (b) a do
8. 8.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) is always funny
9. 9.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “ugh” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
10. 10.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Ananya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Kabir invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Meera only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Ananya (c) Kabir
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
12. 12.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
13. 13.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) no (b) yes
17. 17.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) defines the key words
18. 18.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
21. 21.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Saanvi went off topic to talk about a film; Rohan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Vihaan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Vihaan (c) Rohan
22. 22.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
23. 23.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) positive (b) negative
24. 24.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) trailing off (c) being short and clear (d) saying where we agreed
25. 25.True or false: “a real-life case” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) eye contact with all (c) sitting upright (d) open hands
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) good pace and pauses
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
29. 29.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) saying “On that point” (c) mocking the speaker (d) waiting to be accepted
30. 30.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) saying where we agreed (c) starting a new debate (d) naming the main points
31. 31.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) trust a rumour (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
32. 32.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the person asking (c) the speaker (d) the timekeeper
33. 33.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) check your phone (c) note 2–3 key points (d) close your eyes
34. 34.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 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?
35. 35.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) mocking the speaker (c) waiting to be accepted (d) offering in mid-speech
37. 37.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) adding a new point (c) trailing off (d) staying neutral
39. 39.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
40. 40.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) quality of points (b) length of turns (c) number of turns

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