Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 343 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
2. 2.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) guiding the group fairly (b) choosing the winner (c) speaking the most (d) bossing everyone
3. 3.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) complain about it (c) stay silent (d) define the key words
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
7. 7.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) adding to their idea (c) mocking their idea (d) ignoring their idea
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) no set order of turns (c) sitting in a circle (d) fixed for and against
9. 9.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) such as (c) however (d) due to
12. 12.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) no new arguments (c) a clear last line (d) a long repeat of all
14. 14.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
16. 16.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
17. 17.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
18. 18.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) dress, height, luck (c) content, style, strategy (d) jokes, length, volume
21. 21.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) number of turns (c) quality of points
22. 22.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
24. 24.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) however (d) for example
26. 26.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya interrupted others again and again; Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Ishaan invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Riya (c) Ananya
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
33. 33.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
34. 34.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
35. 35.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) talking over others (c) polite disagreement (d) personal comments
36. 36.True or false: “a made-up figure” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
40. 40.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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