Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 375 · 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.🛡️ 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
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
3. 3.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
4. 4.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
5. 5.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
6. 6.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) invite them in kindly (b) point at them (c) speak for them (d) ignore them
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
8. 8.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
10. 10.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the whole group (b) only at the evaluator (c) at the floor (d) at the ceiling
12. 12.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
13. 13.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
14. 14.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
16. 16.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
17. 17.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the proposition
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
20. 20.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) they can lose marks (d) nothing at all
21. 21.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Saanvi gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Tara went off topic to talk about a film; Vihaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Saanvi (c) Tara
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
26. 26.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) interrupting (b) building on (c) summarising (d) adding value
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a joke off the topic (c) defining the key word (d) reading from notes
29. 29.True or false: “a made-up figure” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
31. 31.💬 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) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
32. 32.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
33. 33.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
36. 36.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) adding to their idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) repeating your own idea
37. 37.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Meera invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Aarav laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Meera (c) Aarav
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
39. 39.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?

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