Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 969 · 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 part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
3. 3.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
5. 5.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
7. 7.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
9. 9.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) interrupting others (c) arguing for its own sake (d) using names politely
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Chess is boring.
11. 11.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) mocking their idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) adding to their idea
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
16. 16.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) confident posture (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
17. 17.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Aarav laughed at a classmate’s idea; Ishaan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Kabir only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Kabir (c) Ishaan
20. 20.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
21. 21.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying neutral (b) being short and clear (c) getting facts wrong (d) mentioning key facts
24. 24.True or false: “going off topic” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Aarav only repeated what others had already said; Kabir disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Kabir (c) Ananya
26. 26.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
27. 27.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) negative (b) positive
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Plants need water.
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) one behind another
34. 34.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
35. 35.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
38. 38.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
40. 40.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) rolling your eyes (c) slouching back (d) looking at the clock

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