Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 707 · 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.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) 9
4. 4.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) note 2–3 key points (c) check your phone (d) memorise a speech
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
8. 8.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) saying where we agreed (c) starting a new debate (d) a clear last line
9. 9.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
10. 10.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
15. 15.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) going off topic (c) polite disagreement (d) personal comments
16. 16.True or false: “blaming others” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
20. 20.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
21. 21.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
24. 24.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) negative (b) positive
25. 25.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
26. 26.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
27. 27.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
28. 28.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the judges
32. 32.✋ A speech is 4 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
33. 33.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
36. 36.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
38. 38.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
39. 39.True or false: “only your own view” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) negative (b) positive

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