Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 341 · 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.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
4. 4.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) speaks first
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
7. 7.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) number of turns (c) quality of points
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) in the middle (c) at the end
11. 11.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Homework is dull.
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Plants need water. (d) Science is exciting.
13. 13.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) “food is food” (c) a count of wasted plates
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
15. 15.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.✋ A speech is 6 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?
20. 20.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
27. 27.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
28. 28.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) a number you found
32. 32.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) mumbling the start (c) a calm, clear voice (d) reading from notes
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
34. 34.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
35. 35.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) I like football (c) homework is boring (d) you are a show-off
36. 36.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) speed, size, shouting (c) dress, height, luck (d) content, style, strategy
37. 37.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Saanvi argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Aarav only repeated what others had already said; Ananya gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Ananya (c) Saanvi
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True

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