Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 470 · 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: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
3. 3.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) defines the key words
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) as a result (d) the reason is
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) naming the main points (c) trailing off (d) saying where we agreed
6. 6.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) nothing at all
9. 9.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the person asking (c) the audience (d) the speaker
10. 10.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) complete (d) proven
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.✋ A speech is 6 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?
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
19. 19.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Science is exciting.
21. 21.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) a strong, fresh point (b) leaving early (c) repeating the opener (d) shouting louder
22. 22.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
24. 24.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a do (b) a don’t
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
29. 29.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
30. 30.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
31. 31.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) good arguments (c) the loudest voice (d) fancy clothes
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) teachers check homework (c) practice needs homework
34. 34.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
35. 35.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) ignore it
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Bees make honey.
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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