Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 423 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) sitting if declined (c) offering nonstop (d) offering in minute one
3. 3.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) losing your temper (d) leading without bossing
4. 4.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) eye contact (b) linking with teammates (c) strong evidence (d) a clear team plan
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Tara went off topic to talk about a film; Ishaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Meera (c) Tara
8. 8.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
9. 9.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) A year has 12 months.
14. 14.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) listening to others (c) going off topic (d) clear, relevant points
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
16. 16.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
17. 17.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
20. 20.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Riya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Ananya only repeated what others had already said; Ishaan went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Ishaan (c) Riya
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
24. 24.True or false: “using names politely” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
26. 26.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a don’t (b) a do
27. 27.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
28. 28.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
31. 31.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the argument
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long repeat of all (b) starting a new debate (c) covering both sides (d) trailing off
35. 35.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the timekeeper
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the end (b) at the start (c) in the middle
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
39. 39.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to confuse them (b) to fill time (c) to tease them (d) it shows you listened
40. 40.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Riya only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Aarav (c) Riya

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