Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 726 · 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 add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
2. 2.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
4. 4.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
5. 5.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) note 2–3 key points (c) memorise a speech (d) check your phone
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
11. 11.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) False (b) True
12. 12.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
15. 15.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a short summary so far (d) repeating the last point
16. 16.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) talking before accepted (c) offering in minute one (d) offering a fair point
17. 17.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering a fair point (d) waiting to be accepted
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) eye contact
21. 21.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
22. 22.True or false: “repeating the last point” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) a count of wasted plates (b) “I like food” (c) “food is food”
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
28. 28.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
30. 30.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty
31. 31.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) a frown (c) nothing (d) a reason or example
32. 32.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
36. 36.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
38. 38.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) best
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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