Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 475 · 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.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
2. 2.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Ananya went off topic to talk about a film; Riya listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Aarav laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Riya (c) Aarav
4. 4.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering in minute one (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) offering in mid-speech
6. 6.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
8. 8.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
9. 9.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ 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
11. 11.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) a clear, steady voice
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the argument (d) the speaker
16. 16.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) summarising (c) dominating (d) building on
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 39 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
21. 21.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
23. 23.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
25. 25.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
26. 26.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) letting others finish (c) checking your phone (d) keeping points short
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) shouting from your seat (c) waiting to be accepted (d) arguing when declined
34. 34.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
38. 38.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) guess
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence

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