Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 546 · 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.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only you (b) only the first speaker (c) only your friends (d) the whole group
2. 2.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) never speak first (c) always, at any cost
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
7. 7.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
9. 9.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
13. 13.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
15. 15.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
17. 17.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 17 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 2 with proof (b) greeting the judges
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Bees make honey.
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
24. 24.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) judges dislike it (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is against the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
26. 26.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Arjun only repeated what others had already said; Nisha started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Ishaan laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Ishaan (c) Nisha
27. 27.⚖️ 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
28. 28.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) slouching back (c) looking at the clock (d) pointing a finger
30. 30.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) proposition, opposition (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
32. 32.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
37. 37.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fresh angle (b) a short summary so far (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a new example
38. 38.Which of these is a GD do? (a) giving facts for points (b) interrupting others (c) staying silent (d) arguing for its own sake
39. 39.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 25 for content, 29 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence

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