Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 95 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is against the motion
2. 2.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
4. 4.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) the city water board
5. 5.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the person, not the idea (c) the evaluator (d) both, loudly
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
7. 7.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) a calm, clear voice (c) linking to daily life (d) starting with “sorry”
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
11. 11.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
13. 13.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
16. 16.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
17. 17.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listening carefully (b) speaking up early (c) letting others finish (d) dominating the talk
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
20. 20.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
21. 21.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
22. 22.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) best
23. 23.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “whatever” (c) “ugh” (d) “however”
24. 24.✋ A speech is 6 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?
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering in mid-speech (c) asking off-topic things (d) shouting from your seat
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) saying where we agreed (c) naming the main points (d) staying neutral
29. 29.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
34. 34.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
35. 35.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
37. 37.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to waste time (c) judges can follow you (d) to hide them
38. 38.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False

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