Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 595 · 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.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
2. 2.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Homework is dull. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
6. 6.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 3 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 3 with proof
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) setting out the scope (c) reading from notes (d) a brief, sharp point
11. 11.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) to give an example
13. 13.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
14. 14.🧾 Good or poor summary: blaming others? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
15. 15.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
16. 16.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
18. 18.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
21. 21.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
22. 22.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
23. 23.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Over and out.”
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
25. 25.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a made-up figure (d) repeating the last point
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
29. 29.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Whatever.”
31. 31.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
33. 33.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) a frown (c) nothing (d) a reason or example
34. 34.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
38. 38.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) building on (c) adding value (d) dominating
39. 39.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence

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