Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 301 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) a brief, sharp point (c) defining the key word (d) mumbling the start
2. 2.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) linking with teammates (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
5. 5.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
6. 6.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) memorise a speech (c) note 2–3 key points (d) close your eyes
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) asking a short question (c) standing up to offer (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
8. 8.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a long story first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) complaining about time (c) a new example (d) linking two ideas
10. 10.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
12. 12.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Saanvi laughed at a classmate’s idea; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Vihaan only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Vihaan (c) Riya
13. 13.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the idea, not the person (c) both, loudly (d) the evaluator
14. 14.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Tara only repeated what others had already said; Aarav listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Aarav (c) Tara
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
18. 18.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
20. 20.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) saying where we agreed (b) mentioning key facts (c) blaming others (d) being short and clear
21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
26. 26.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 37, 21 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
27. 27.✋ A speech is 8 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
29. 29.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) dominating the talk (c) using names politely (d) staying silent
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
31. 31.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a short summary so far (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a real-life case
34. 34.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling the start (b) a long story first (c) a joke off the topic (d) a calm, clear voice
37. 37.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) tell a long joke
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) making a long speech (c) talking before accepted (d) offering in minute one
40. 40.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point

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