Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 661 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) may test the definition
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
5. 5.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
6. 6.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
7. 7.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) must prove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
9. 9.🕒 A debate slot is 42 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
10. 10.True or false: “a personal attack” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a motion to argue (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the last point (b) a fact with numbers (c) complaining about time (d) a long, pointless story
14. 14.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
16. 16.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
18. 18.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) point of information (c) pause of input (d) point of interest
21. 21.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) answering opponents (c) clear reasoning (d) good pace and pauses
22. 22.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) interrupting (b) summarising (c) adding value (d) building on
23. 23.True or false: “repeating the last point” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
25. 25.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
28. 28.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
29. 29.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
30. 30.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
33. 33.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
36. 36.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
37. 37.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) guess
40. 40.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks

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