Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 550 · 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 speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
2. 2.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) talking to one person (c) dominating the talk (d) keeping points short
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 2 with proof (b) stating your side
6. 6.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) a set speaking order
8. 8.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
9. 9.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering in mid-speech (c) asking a short question (d) offering in minute one
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the last point (b) linking two ideas (c) restating the topic (d) going off topic
12. 12.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) mentioning key facts (c) leaving out one side (d) adding a new point
13. 13.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Meera gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Aarav interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Meera (c) Aarav
14. 14.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
17. 17.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) negative (b) positive
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
19. 19.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) slouching back (c) a calm face (d) looking at the clock
21. 21.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “a made-up figure” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 20 for style and 53 in all. How many marks for strategy?
24. 24.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) both, loudly (c) the idea, not the person (d) the evaluator
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
26. 26.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Arjun spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Meera listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Nisha went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Meera (c) Arjun
28. 28.📝 The proposition team scores 247 marks and the opposition team scores 233 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
30. 30.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “however” (c) “stupid” (d) “ugh”
31. 31.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) negative (b) positive
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dominating the talk (b) keeping points short (c) staying on topic (d) letting others finish
34. 34.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Kabir only repeated what others had already said; Aarav built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Riya went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) Aarav
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) but
38. 38.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
40. 40.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) a relevant fact (c) a quick real example (d) setting out the scope

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