Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 444 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
2. 2.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
3. 3.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
4. 4.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
6. 6.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
7. 7.True or false: “a real-life case” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) check your phone
9. 9.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) speaking the most (b) guiding the group fairly (c) bossing everyone (d) choosing the winner
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) this is because
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
12. 12.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
13. 13.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 37 for style and 87 in all. How many marks for strategy?
14. 14.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) positive (b) negative
15. 15.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
16. 16.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.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) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
19. 19.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
23. 23.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
24. 24.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
25. 25.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
26. 26.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) judges dislike it (d) it is not allowed
27. 27.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) a quick real example (c) a long story first (d) a short, clear question
28. 28.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
29. 29.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the longest speech (c) the loudest voice (d) fancy clothes
30. 30.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) eye contact (c) relevant examples (d) a clear team plan
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
32. 32.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) you can’t grow plants (d) gardens are pretty
39. 39.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
40. 40.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your clothes (b) your handwriting (c) your height (d) how you take part

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