Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 878 · 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.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) due to (d) therefore
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Plants need water. (d) A year has 12 months.
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) although
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Chess is boring.
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
14. 14.True or false: “repeating the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
16. 16.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
18. 18.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
20. 20.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Meera laughed at a classmate’s idea; Nisha built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Aarav (c) Meera
26. 26.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
28. 28.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
29. 29.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
31. 31.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) quality of points (b) length of turns (c) number of turns
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a do (b) a don’t
35. 35.True or false: “a long, pointless story” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) repeating the opener (c) a strong, fresh point (d) shouting louder
37. 37.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) repeating the last point (c) restating the topic (d) a fact with numbers
38. 38.⚖️ 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
39. 39.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Nisha argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Riya listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Riya (c) Ananya
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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