Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 337 · 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 true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must disprove the motion
2. 2.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the end (b) at the start (c) in the middle
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
5. 5.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) repeating the opener (b) a strong, fresh point (c) shouting louder (d) leaving early
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
7. 7.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) trailing off (c) starting a new debate (d) mentioning key facts
8. 8.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking off-topic things (c) sitting if declined (d) standing up to offer
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Could we start by asking what a good school canteen looks like?” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
11. 11.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) repeating others (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) leading without bossing
12. 12.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) speak faster (c) start a new point (d) ignore it
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking an idea (b) interrupting others (c) letting others finish (d) dominating the talk
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) relevant examples (c) a clear, steady voice (d) answering opponents
17. 17.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Science is exciting.
19. 19.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) I love flowers (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) however (d) the reason is
21. 21.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
26. 26.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear, steady voice (d) eye contact
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
30. 30.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
31. 31.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
34. 34.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about a minute (b) about an hour (c) about ten minutes (d) just one word
36. 36.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) being short and clear (c) naming the main points (d) blaming others
37. 37.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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