Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 424 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) use a reliable source (d) guess
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ananya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Arjun disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Vihaan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Vihaan (c) Ananya
4. 4.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
5. 5.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) complaining about time (c) linking two ideas (d) a short summary so far
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
11. 11.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
16. 16.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
17. 17.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
18. 18.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
20. 20.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
21. 21.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to confuse them (b) to tease them (c) to fill time (d) it shows you listened
23. 23.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
26. 26.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for example (d) that is why
30. 30.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
32. 32.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
34. 34.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 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?
35. 35.🧾 Good or poor summary: getting facts wrong? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
38. 38.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) linking with teammates

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