Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 271 · 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 a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) a brief, sharp point (c) mumbling the start (d) reading from notes
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
3. 3.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
4. 4.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
6. 6.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must prove the motion
7. 7.True or false: “saying nothing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) only your own view (c) no new arguments (d) saying where we agreed
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
14. 14.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
16. 16.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
19. 19.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
20. 20.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) content, style, strategy (c) dress, height, luck (d) speed, size, shouting
21. 21.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
23. 23.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) tapping the table (b) looking at the clock (c) facing the speaker (d) slouching back
24. 24.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
25. 25.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
26. 26.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
27. 27.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in protected minutes (c) in the middle minutes
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
29. 29.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a don’t (b) a do
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
31. 31.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 39 for content, 20 for style and 76 in all. How many marks for strategy?
34. 34.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) sitting if declined (c) offering a fair point (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
36. 36.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
37. 37.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
38. 38.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
39. 39.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) repeat it word for word (b) claim it first (c) stay quiet forever (d) add a new angle
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words

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