Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 471 · 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.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
3. 3.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
5. 5.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
7. 7.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “defining the key word” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) adding a new point (c) saying where we agreed (d) a clear last line
12. 12.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
16. 16.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must disprove the motion
18. 18.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your handwriting (b) your clothes (c) your height (d) how you take part
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
20. 20.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
21. 21.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) confident posture (c) strong evidence (d) a clear team plan
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
26. 26.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
27. 27.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) tapping the table (c) sitting upright (d) facing the speaker
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
29. 29.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) because (d) therefore
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the last point (b) shouting a slogan (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a new example
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) for instance
35. 35.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
37. 37.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
39. 39.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a made-up figure (c) the other side’s view (d) a fact with numbers

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