Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 65 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) mentioning key facts (c) saying where we agreed (d) staying neutral
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) such as (d) that is why
6. 6.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
9. 9.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) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) a long repeat of all (c) a clear last line (d) getting facts wrong
11. 11.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a polite reply
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
17. 17.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
19. 19.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
20. 20.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🕒 A debate slot is 24 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
22. 22.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
23. 23.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) we learn healthy food
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
26. 26.True or false: “linking two ideas” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) apologise (c) add a new point (d) start a story
28. 28.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
30. 30.True or false: “setting out the scope” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
32. 32.🤝 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) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
34. 34.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) back to back (c) one behind another (d) in a circle or U
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 6 (c) 3 (d) 9
36. 36.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) summarising (b) building on (c) interrupting (d) adding value
37. 37.True or false: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
40. 40.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) linking two ideas (b) a fact with numbers (c) repeating the last point (d) a short summary so far

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