Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 731 · 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 of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
2. 2.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) may test the definition
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) talking before accepted (c) standing up to offer (d) asking a short question
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Arjun built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Riya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Kabir argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Kabir (c) Riya
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
9. 9.True or false: “Who asked you?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
13. 13.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
14. 14.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a short, clear question (c) reading from notes (d) a long story first
17. 17.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) clear reasoning (b) good pace and pauses (c) eye contact (d) confident posture
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) but
22. 22.True or false: “a fact with numbers” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of information (c) piece of idea (d) point of interest
25. 25.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
30. 30.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) shouting to be first (c) defining the key word (d) a relevant fact
31. 31.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) strong evidence
32. 32.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Riya went off topic to talk about a film; Aarav built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Nisha only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Nisha (c) Aarav
34. 34.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
36. 36.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
39. 39.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) staying neutral (c) blaming others (d) a long repeat of all
40. 40.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False

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