Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 382 · 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 is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
2. 2.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Aarav argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Riya gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Vihaan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Vihaan (c) Riya
4. 4.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
6. 6.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) arguing when declined (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering a fair point
10. 10.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Tara went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Nisha (c) Tara
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) a joke off the topic (c) a wrong fact (d) reading from notes
13. 13.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “important” (d) “interesting”
16. 16.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying silent? (a) a don’t (b) a do
17. 17.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
20. 20.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
21. 21.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) linking with teammates (b) eye contact (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to judge content
24. 24.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
25. 25.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
28. 28.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
30. 30.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
33. 33.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) in protected minutes (c) during the main points
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
35. 35.✋ A speech is 7 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?
36. 36.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) note 2–3 key points
37. 37.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a topic to explore (d) judges pick a winner
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so

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