Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 647 · 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 means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A year has 12 months.
3. 3.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) explore a topic together (c) defeat the others (d) stay silent
5. 5.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
7. 7.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) argue for minutes (c) give up the speech (d) ignore it
11. 11.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
16. 16.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
17. 17.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
18. 18.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This House…”
20. 20.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) rolling your eyes (c) a calm face (d) eye contact with all
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Science is exciting. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
23. 23.True or false: “a real-life case” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) judges pick a winner
25. 25.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
28. 28.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering in minute one (c) waiting to be accepted (d) arguing when declined
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
31. 31.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “you lot” (d) “those people”
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
34. 34.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
36. 36.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
37. 37.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start

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