Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 404 · 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.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) dominating the talk (c) shouting over others (d) staying silent
6. 6.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
8. 8.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
9. 9.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) the city water board (d) an unsigned poster
10. 10.True or false: “blaming others” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
13. 13.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
14. 14.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) add a new point (c) apologise (d) sum up and appeal
15. 15.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
17. 17.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “however” (c) “ugh” (d) “stupid”
18. 18.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) strong evidence (d) a clear, steady voice
19. 19.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
22. 22.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
23. 23.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
24. 24.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) long and one-sided (b) new and surprising (c) short and balanced
25. 25.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) a wrong fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) linking to daily life
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering in mid-speech (c) standing up to offer (d) asking a short question
27. 27.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the person asking (c) the audience (d) the speaker
28. 28.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) it shows you listened (d) to fill time
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
31. 31.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a don’t (b) a do
34. 34.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) mocking the speaker (c) arguing when declined (d) offering a fair point
39. 39.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim

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