Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 552 · 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? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
2. 2.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good use of time (b) correct facts (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
5. 5.✋ A speech is 4 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?
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
7. 7.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⏱️ A 2-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?
11. 11.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) listening to others (c) clear, relevant points (d) polite disagreement
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listening carefully (b) talking to one person (c) giving facts for points (d) letting others finish
16. 16.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “whatever”
19. 19.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
20. 20.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) due to (c) that is why (d) the reason is
23. 23.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
24. 24.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Saanvi spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Nisha stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Nisha (c) Riya
26. 26.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) point of interest (c) point of information (d) pause of input
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) but
30. 30.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
31. 31.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) building on (c) dominating (d) summarising
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
33. 33.⏱️ 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?
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
37. 37.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) sitting if declined (d) offering nonstop
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) as a result
39. 39.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) number of turns (c) quality of points
40. 40.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

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