Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 414 · 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.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
3. 3.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 31 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
4. 4.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) note 2–3 key points (c) close your eyes (d) check your phone
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) for example
7. 7.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
8. 8.True or false: “repeating the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) a fresh angle (c) a practical solution (d) a fact with numbers
10. 10.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) a calm face (b) rolling your eyes (c) slouching back (d) tapping the table
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) because (d) although
12. 12.🏗️ 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
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Kolkata is in India.
14. 14.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) twelve
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
16. 16.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Meera interrupted others again and again; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Meera (c) Tara
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
18. 18.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
19. 19.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: ““I agree” and no more” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) correct facts
23. 23.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
24. 24.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) saying where we agreed (c) starting a new debate (d) adding a new point
25. 25.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) tell a long joke
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) always true
30. 30.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) speaking up early (b) staying on topic (c) inviting a quiet member (d) staying silent
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
32. 32.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Kabir only repeated what others had already said; Tara listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Aarav interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Tara (c) Aarav
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Kabir spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav went off topic to talk about a film; Meera built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Kabir (c) Aarav
34. 34.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) stay silent (b) complain about it (c) define the key words (d) change the topic
36. 36.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) the city water board (c) a guess (d) a chat forward
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) so
38. 38.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
40. 40.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False

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