Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 360 · 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.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Meera only repeated what others had already said; Aarav listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Meera (c) Aarav
3. 3.Which of these is a GD do? (a) talking to one person (b) keeping points short (c) staying silent (d) arguing for its own sake
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
5. 5.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) speaking longest (c) agreeing with all (d) bringing something new
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
8. 8.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about ten minutes (b) just one word (c) about a minute (d) about an hour
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a made-up figure (d) a practical solution
12. 12.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) a measured result (d) always true
13. 13.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Ishaan interrupted others again and again; Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Nisha (c) Ishaan
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 2 with proof (b) stating your side
15. 15.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Riya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Ishaan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Meera (c) Riya
16. 16.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) however
18. 18.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Rohan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Ananya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Arjun stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Ananya (c) Rohan
19. 19.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
21. 21.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) waiting to be accepted (c) mocking the speaker (d) offering nonstop
23. 23.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✋ A speech is 8 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?
25. 25.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your handwriting (b) your clothes (c) your height (d) how you take part
26. 26.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) check your phone
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
28. 28.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
31. 31.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
32. 32.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 24 for style and 61 in all. How many marks for strategy?
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
34. 34.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
37. 37.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) ignore it (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
39. 39.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) adding to their idea (d) mocking their idea
40. 40.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion

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