Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 434 · 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.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) as a result (c) however (d) such as
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) as a result
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
5. 5.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) using names politely (b) listening carefully (c) inviting a quiet member (d) shouting over others
6. 6.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
8. 8.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
14. 14.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “however” (c) “stupid” (d) “ugh”
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a do (b) a don’t
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) mocking the speaker (c) talking before accepted (d) shouting from your seat
20. 20.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) best (d) Tuesday
21. 21.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by height (c) yes, by roll number
22. 22.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion; Saanvi only repeated what others had already said; Arjun disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Saanvi (c) Arjun
27. 27.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) shouting louder (b) leaving early (c) a strong, fresh point (d) repeating the opener
28. 28.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
30. 30.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the proposition
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) for example
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
35. 35.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
37. 37.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) fixed for and against (c) a motion to argue (d) judges pick a winner
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Science is exciting.
40. 40.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side

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