Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 891 · 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 word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
7. 7.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the silent member (b) the fastest talker (c) the loudest speaker (d) a clear, fair speaker
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
9. 9.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Vihaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Riya interrupted others again and again; Tara laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Vihaan (c) Tara
10. 10.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) open hands (c) eye contact with all (d) rolling your eyes
11. 11.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restating the topic (b) shouting a slogan (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a new example
13. 13.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) negative (b) positive
14. 14.True or false: “repeating others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) starting a new debate (c) covering both sides (d) adding a new point
20. 20.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear team plan (d) clear reasoning
22. 22.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using names politely (b) listening carefully (c) staying on topic (d) staying silent
25. 25.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) repeating the opener (b) a strong, fresh point (c) leaving early (d) shouting louder
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a motion to argue (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) judges pick a winner
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
30. 30.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
31. 31.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are sleepy (b) you are leaving (c) you are bored (d) you are listening
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
36. 36.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) quality of points (c) number of turns
38. 38.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) just one word (b) about ten minutes (c) about an hour (d) about a minute
39. 39.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
40. 40.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 3 (c) 12 (d) 6

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