Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 451 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 12
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
3. 3.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the silent member (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the fastest talker (d) the loudest speaker
4. 4.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) for example
6. 6.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
7. 7.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your clothes (c) your height (d) your handwriting
8. 8.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) speaking up early (b) letting others finish (c) listening carefully (d) interrupting others
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) although
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
11. 11.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
13. 13.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
14. 14.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) I like lunch break
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) shouting a slogan (c) repeating the last point (d) a short summary so far
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
17. 17.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the person, not the idea (c) the evaluator (d) the idea, not the person
18. 18.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Plants need water. (d) Kolkata is in India.
22. 22.True or false: “Who asked you?” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) mocking their idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) adding to their idea
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) answering opponents
25. 25.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “a new example” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.✋ A speech is 7 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
28. 28.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
29. 29.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) answers the proposition
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.True or false: “a real-life case” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
34. 34.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Nisha built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Kabir only repeated what others had already said; Ananya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Ananya (c) Kabir
37. 37.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
40. 40.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) apologise (d) sum up and appeal

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