Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 831 · 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: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
6. 6.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “important” (d) “interesting”
8. 8.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “those people”
12. 12.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
13. 13.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
16. 16.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) use a reliable source (d) guess
17. 17.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
21. 21.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) clear reasoning (c) relevant examples (d) a clear team plan
22. 22.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
25. 25.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying silent? (a) a do (b) a don’t
26. 26.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) restating the topic (c) a practical solution (d) “I agree” and no more
29. 29.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
32. 32.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
33. 33.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
37. 37.Which of these is a GD do? (a) giving facts for points (b) arguing for its own sake (c) mocking an idea (d) checking your phone
38. 38.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) a new example (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a short summary so far
39. 39.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite

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