Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 54 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
3. 3.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) repeats the claim (d) ends the debate
4. 4.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
5. 5.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) dress, height, luck
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
8. 8.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
11. 11.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
12. 12.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying on topic (b) letting others finish (c) speaking up early (d) arguing for its own sake
18. 18.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Rainy days are fun.
22. 22.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
23. 23.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
27. 27.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “interesting” (c) “stupid” (d) “fair”
28. 28.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
32. 32.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 39, 24 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
34. 34.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
37. 37.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to judge content (d) to choose motions
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
39. 39.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True

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