Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 569 · 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.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
2. 2.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
4. 4.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering in minute one (d) making a long speech
5. 5.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) agreeing with all (c) bringing something new (d) speaking loudest
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
7. 7.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a do (b) a don’t
8. 8.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) pointing a finger (c) nodding while listening (d) arms crossed, frowning
9. 9.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
12. 12.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ananya only repeated what others had already said; Rohan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Kabir interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Kabir (c) Rohan
17. 17.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) defining the key word (c) a long story first (d) a quick real example
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) repeating your point
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
27. 27.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “dustbins are green”
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
31. 31.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) a question that helps (c) a new example (d) a long, pointless story
37. 37.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) “I agree” and no more (c) the other side’s view (d) restating the topic
38. 38.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy

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