Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 701 · 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 best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
2. 2.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) ignore it (d) speak faster
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) eye contact
4. 4.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) shouting to be first (c) a calm, clear voice (d) a wrong fact
5. 5.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
7. 7.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
8. 8.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
9. 9.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) because (d) for example
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) a long story first (c) defining the key word (d) linking to daily life
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) a clear, steady voice
14. 14.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
15. 15.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
17. 17.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
18. 18.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “going off topic” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the person, not the idea (c) the evaluator (d) both, loudly
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
26. 26.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
27. 27.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
28. 28.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) a fact with numbers (c) a long, pointless story (d) going off topic
31. 31.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Saanvi listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Aarav argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Arjun stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Arjun (c) Saanvi
34. 34.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
37. 37.🎤 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?
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False

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