Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 939 · 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.🎤 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 first speaker (c) the second speaker
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) covering both sides (c) adding a new point (d) being short and clear
5. 5.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
7. 7.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) we forget in long breaks (c) kids need a long rest
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
10. 10.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) jokes, length, volume (c) dress, height, luck (d) speed, size, shouting
11. 11.True or false: “a question that helps” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) giving facts for points (b) inviting a quiet member (c) listening carefully (d) mocking an idea
13. 13.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
14. 14.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “giving facts for points” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a long, pointless story (c) restating the topic (d) a fresh angle
19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) a practical solution (c) a short summary so far (d) a real-life case
21. 21.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
23. 23.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
27. 27.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
28. 28.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) I love flowers
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) shouting to be first (c) linking to daily life (d) reading from notes
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
32. 32.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
33. 33.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
36. 36.🏗️ 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
37. 37.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) it shows you listened (c) to tease them (d) to confuse them
38. 38.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) negative (b) positive
39. 39.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
40. 40.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?

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