Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 784 · 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.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
2. 2.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
3. 3.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: looking at the clock? (a) negative (b) positive
6. 6.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) a good summary (c) personal comments (d) talking over others
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
10. 10.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.🚀 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
13. 13.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
14. 14.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
15. 15.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) due to
20. 20.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) as a result (d) so
22. 22.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
24. 24.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) sum up and appeal (c) start a story (d) apologise
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
27. 27.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Plants need water.
29. 29.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) but
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) play helps us focus (c) sport is popular (d) I like lunch break
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
36. 36.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
39. 39.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
40. 40.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the longest speech (c) the loudest voice (d) fancy clothes

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