Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 76 · 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: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ishaan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Tara listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Aarav only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Aarav (c) Tara
3. 3.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in rows facing a stage (c) back to back (d) in a circle or U
4. 4.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
5. 5.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
8. 8.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
11. 11.🤝 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) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
12. 12.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
18. 18.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a quick real example (b) a relevant fact (c) a brief, sharp point (d) a wrong fact
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
24. 24.✋ A speech is 8 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?
25. 25.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
29. 29.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) only your own view (c) starting a new debate (d) trailing off
30. 30.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
31. 31.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the whole group (b) only at the evaluator (c) at the floor (d) at the ceiling
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) answering opponents (c) confident posture (d) a clear, steady voice
33. 33.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) trailing off (b) adding a new point (c) only your own view (d) mentioning key facts
36. 36.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) waiting to be accepted (c) asking off-topic things (d) sitting if declined
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
38. 38.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) ignore the judges (c) point it out calmly (d) shout at them
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
40. 40.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) ignoring others (b) building on others (c) mocking others (d) talking over others

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