Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 281 · 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 start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) however (d) that is why
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
4. 4.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Vihaan built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Nisha argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Kabir went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Nisha (c) Kabir
5. 5.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
7. 7.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 12
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
12. 12.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
14. 14.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
15. 15.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a do (b) a don’t
16. 16.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
17. 17.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) talking over others (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) a good summary
18. 18.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
24. 24.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a don’t (b) a do
26. 26.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) round it to 100 (c) make it bigger (d) hide the source
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
33. 33.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) a strong, fresh point (c) shouting louder (d) repeating the opener
34. 34.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) slouching back (c) tapping the table (d) arms crossed, frowning
35. 35.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a don’t (b) a do
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
37. 37.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
40. 40.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) no (b) yes

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