Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 977 · 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.True or false: “a made-up figure” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) although (c) the reason is (d) because
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
6. 6.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) using names politely (b) shouting over others (c) giving facts for points (d) letting others finish
7. 7.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the person, not the idea (c) the evaluator (d) the idea, not the person
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
9. 9.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
10. 10.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
12. 12.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) building on (b) interrupting (c) summarising (d) adding value
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
14. 14.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
15. 15.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Nisha started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Kabir spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Nisha (c) Rohan
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
17. 17.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) nodding while listening (c) facing the speaker (d) open hands
18. 18.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) strong evidence
20. 20.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) judges dislike it (c) it is not allowed (d) it wastes time
21. 21.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) a clear team plan (c) good pace and pauses (d) linking with teammates
23. 23.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) adding to their idea
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
30. 30.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) adding a new point (c) staying neutral (d) only your own view
33. 33.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a don’t (b) a do
34. 34.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) point it out calmly (d) ignore the judges
35. 35.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ananya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Meera went off topic to talk about a film; Vihaan only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Ananya (c) Meera
39. 39.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) speaking longest (c) agreeing with all (d) bringing something new
40. 40.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker

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