Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 242 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
6. 6.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧾 Good or poor summary: no new arguments? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
8. 8.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the opposition (d) the audience
14. 14.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
18. 18.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
22. 22.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
23. 23.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) dress, height, luck
24. 24.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) never speak first (c) always, at any cost
25. 25.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 23 for content, 33 for style and 71 in all. How many marks for strategy?
26. 26.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha stayed silent for the whole discussion; Riya only repeated what others had already said; Kabir started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Riya (c) Kabir
28. 28.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are listening (b) you are bored (c) you are sleepy (d) you are leaving
29. 29.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) speak for them (b) point at them (c) invite them in kindly (d) ignore them
30. 30.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
32. 32.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to confuse them (b) to tease them (c) to fill time (d) it shows you listened
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) saying nothing (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) personal comments
35. 35.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
37. 37.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
39. 39.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) strong evidence (c) confident posture (d) correct facts
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or

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