Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 871 · 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 an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Plants need water. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Ice is frozen water.
2. 2.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
4. 4.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to choose motions (d) to keep speeches fair
6. 6.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) to confuse them (c) it shows you listened (d) to tease them
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) shouting from your seat (c) making a long speech (d) mocking the speaker
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting a new debate (b) saying where we agreed (c) trailing off (d) leaving out one side
9. 9.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) time it in practice
10. 10.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) speak faster (c) ignore it (d) finish your sentence
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
13. 13.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) members speak freely (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
15. 15.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) good use of time (c) strong evidence (d) eye contact
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
18. 18.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) a quick real example (c) shouting to be first (d) linking to daily life
19. 19.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Plants need water.
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
25. 25.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear, steady voice
27. 27.✋ A speech is 7 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?
28. 28.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
35. 35.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Who asked you?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) leading without bossing (c) losing your temper (d) personal comments
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) always, at any cost (c) never speak first
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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