Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 437 · 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.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
5. 5.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Nisha argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Riya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Nisha (c) Riya
7. 7.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) eye contact
8. 8.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
9. 9.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the timekeeper
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Homework is dull.
12. 12.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
14. 14.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
17. 17.🧾 Good or poor summary: blaming others? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
18. 18.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking an idea (b) shouting over others (c) using names politely (d) interrupting others
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
21. 21.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) mentioning key facts (c) being short and clear (d) no new arguments
22. 22.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) negative (b) positive
23. 23.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
24. 24.True or false: “going off topic” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) polite disagreement (c) losing your temper (d) listening to others
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) short and balanced (b) long and one-sided (c) new and surprising
30. 30.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) “food is food” (c) a count of wasted plates
31. 31.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
34. 34.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cricket matches (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
36. 36.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
37. 37.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) leading without bossing (c) personal comments (d) listening to others
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking off-topic things (c) standing up to offer (d) talking before accepted
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False

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