Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 345 · 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.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
4. 4.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
5. 5.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) play helps us focus (c) sport is popular (d) I like lunch break
6. 6.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking a short question (c) offering in minute one (d) offering a fair point
9. 9.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering nonstop (c) standing up to offer (d) asking off-topic things
11. 11.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) complaining about time (c) a fact with numbers (d) a new example
12. 12.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) being short and clear (c) naming the main points (d) adding a new point
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
16. 16.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
18. 18.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
20. 20.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
21. 21.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
23. 23.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) saying nothing (c) personal comments (d) talking over others
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion
26. 26.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
29. 29.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
31. 31.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
32. 32.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
33. 33.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a long story first (c) a relevant fact (d) linking to daily life
37. 37.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are bored (b) you are leaving (c) you are sleepy (d) you are listening
38. 38.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Tara started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Nisha laughed at a classmate’s idea; Ishaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Nisha (c) Ishaan
39. 39.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) give up the speech (c) ignore it (d) argue for minutes
40. 40.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value

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