Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 34 · 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 part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) no new arguments (c) covering both sides (d) only your own view
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) to give an example
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha went off topic to talk about a film; Rohan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Arjun laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Rohan (c) Nisha
4. 4.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
5. 5.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
7. 7.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 30 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
12. 12.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
13. 13.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
16. 16.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Rainy days are fun.
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
20. 20.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) a good summary (c) personal comments (d) listening to others
23. 23.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) close your eyes (c) note 2–3 key points (d) check your phone
24. 24.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
26. 26.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a don’t (b) a do
27. 27.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
28. 28.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) reading from notes (b) a quick real example (c) mumbling the start (d) a wrong fact
29. 29.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) good use of time (c) answering opponents (d) linking with teammates
31. 31.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) bossing everyone (b) speaking the most (c) choosing the winner (d) guiding the group fairly
32. 32.🕒 A debate slot is 42 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
33. 33.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
35. 35.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
36. 36.True or false: “a question that helps” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.✋ A speech is 4 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?
39. 39.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
40. 40.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False

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