Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 318 · 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.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
6. 6.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) saying where we agreed (c) starting a new debate (d) staying neutral
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
8. 8.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
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-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) a clear team plan (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
15. 15.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.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
18. 18.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
20. 20.True or false: “listening carefully” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) to give an example
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) quality of points (c) number of turns
32. 32.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
33. 33.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
34. 34.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
35. 35.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
36. 36.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
37. 37.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Aarav started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Kabir interrupted others again and again; Rohan spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Kabir (c) Aarav

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