Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 278 · 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.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
2. 2.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
3. 3.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
4. 4.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
7. 7.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
10. 10.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
12. 12.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) bringing something new (c) speaking longest (d) speaking loudest
14. 14.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good use of time (b) strong evidence (c) clear reasoning (d) confident posture
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
17. 17.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
18. 18.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a do (b) a don’t
19. 19.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
21. 21.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
24. 24.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to oppose”
27. 27.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) speaking up early (b) mocking an idea (c) giving facts for points (d) letting others finish
29. 29.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) sit down politely (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
30. 30.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “clear, relevant points” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) a brief, sharp point (c) a long story first (d) linking to daily life
37. 37.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
39. 39.True or false: “reading from notes” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False

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