Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 782 · 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 odd one out? (a) repeating the topic (b) a long story first (c) a wrong fact (d) a short, clear question
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
5. 5.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
6. 6.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) going off topic (c) a good summary (d) personal comments
7. 7.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) no new arguments (b) a clear last line (c) getting facts wrong (d) covering both sides
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
11. 11.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
14. 14.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
15. 15.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
20. 20.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
23. 23.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
24. 24.True or false: “repeating the last point” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) members speak freely (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
27. 27.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📝 The proposition team scores 221 marks and the opposition team scores 224 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
33. 33.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
34. 34.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) tapping the table (b) rolling your eyes (c) looking at the clock (d) a calm face
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) judges dislike it
40. 40.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True

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