Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 229 · 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.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) no new arguments (b) saying where we agreed (c) mentioning key facts (d) starting a new debate
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
3. 3.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
5. 5.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
7. 7.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) a clear, fair speaker (b) the fastest talker (c) the silent member (d) the loudest speaker
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to tease them (c) to confuse them (d) to fill time
16. 16.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
17. 17.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
18. 18.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
19. 19.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
20. 20.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) guess on the day (c) time it in practice (d) skip the ending
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering a fair point (d) waiting to be accepted
23. 23.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
24. 24.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) a rude word (d) shouting it
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
26. 26.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
30. 30.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
31. 31.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in minute one (d) shouting from your seat
32. 32.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) the idea, not the person (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
34. 34.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) clear, relevant points (c) listening to others (d) leading without bossing
35. 35.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the end (c) at the start
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
37. 37.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
38. 38.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students