Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 600 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) offering a fair point (c) sitting if declined (d) waiting to be accepted
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
3. 3.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
4. 4.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) going off topic (c) linking two ideas (d) a new example
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) mocking an idea (c) arguing for its own sake (d) inviting a quiet member
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.✋ A speech is 7 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?
10. 10.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.Which of these is a GD do? (a) checking your phone (b) interrupting others (c) staying silent (d) keeping points short
13. 13.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) keeping points short (b) letting others finish (c) using names politely (d) arguing for its own sake
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the last point (b) a question that helps (c) going off topic (d) a long, pointless story
16. 16.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
17. 17.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
18. 18.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
20. 20.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the end (b) at the start (c) in the middle
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
23. 23.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
25. 25.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
27. 27.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) a short, clear question (c) mumbling the start (d) a calm, clear voice
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) confident posture (c) eye contact (d) correct facts
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
30. 30.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
31. 31.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Saanvi went off topic to talk about a film; Rohan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Meera disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Rohan (c) Meera
34. 34.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) a personal attack (c) going off topic (d) a made-up figure
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the idea, not the person (c) both, loudly (d) the evaluator
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
39. 39.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person

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