Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 519 · 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: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to confuse rivals (c) to hide them (d) to waste time
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) shouting over others (c) using names politely (d) dominating the talk
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
9. 9.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
10. 10.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) speaks first
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
15. 15.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) standing up to offer (c) asking a short question (d) asking off-topic things
16. 16.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
18. 18.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) start a new point (d) speak faster
20. 20.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) asking off-topic things (c) mocking the speaker (d) sitting if declined
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.📝 The proposition team scores 199 marks and the opposition team scores 203 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) no set order of turns (d) a motion to argue
31. 31.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) although (d) on the other hand
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
35. 35.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
37. 37.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) only if well prepared (c) always, at any cost
39. 39.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence

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