Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 543 · 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.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
2. 2.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Plants need water.
4. 4.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
6. 6.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
7. 7.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
8. 8.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) homework is boring (d) we can practise in class
11. 11.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 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?
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) complete (d) strong
14. 14.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Meera only repeated what others had already said; Ananya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Tara invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Meera (c) Ananya
15. 15.True or false: “personal comments” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) bringing something new (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking longest
18. 18.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Plants need water.
19. 19.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
21. 21.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Tara built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion; Vihaan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Meera (c) Vihaan
23. 23.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) however (d) so
25. 25.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) mocking an idea (c) talking to one person (d) giving facts for points
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
28. 28.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only you (b) only your friends (c) the whole group (d) only the first speaker
29. 29.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) adding value (b) interrupting (c) summarising (d) building on
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
32. 32.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying on topic (b) shouting over others (c) letting others finish (d) listening carefully
37. 37.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) a calm face (c) tapping the table (d) eye contact with all
40. 40.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True

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