Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 672 · 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.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
2. 2.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) jokes, length, volume
6. 6.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.🧾 Good or poor summary: mentioning key facts? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
13. 13.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
15. 15.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
17. 17.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the speaker
19. 19.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
20. 20.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) listening carefully (c) staying on topic (d) inviting a quiet member
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is for the motion (c) defines the key words (d) must prove the motion
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
27. 27.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
31. 31.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) linking with teammates (c) answering opponents (d) confident posture
32. 32.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
35. 35.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
36. 36.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
39. 39.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) talking before accepted (c) shouting from your seat (d) saying “On that point”
40. 40.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition

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