Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 468 · 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: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
3. 3.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
6. 6.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) facing the speaker (c) eye contact with all (d) pointing a finger
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering a fair point (d) saying “On that point”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dominating the talk (b) checking your phone (c) shouting over others (d) using names politely
9. 9.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
11. 11.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
13. 13.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) starting a new debate (b) trailing off (c) a clear last line (d) getting facts wrong
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
15. 15.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) clear reasoning (c) good use of time (d) correct facts
17. 17.🕒 A debate slot is 40 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
19. 19.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
21. 21.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
26. 26.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) negative (b) positive
27. 27.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) however
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) so (c) as a result (d) that is why
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) as a result
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
37. 37.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
38. 38.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) I like football (c) homework is boring (d) you are a show-off
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long story first (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a joke off the topic (d) mumbling the start
40. 40.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks

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