Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 982 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
6. 6.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) correct facts (d) relevant examples
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
9. 9.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a fact with numbers (d) complaining about time
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
11. 11.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) must prove the motion
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) checking your phone (c) using names politely (d) speaking up early
15. 15.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) nothing (c) a louder voice (d) a reason or example
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
19. 19.True or false: “blaming others” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Mangoes taste best.
24. 24.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
26. 26.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering in minute one (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) making a long speech
29. 29.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the proposition
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
33. 33.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
34. 34.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
38. 38.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) quality of points (b) number of turns (c) length of turns
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) the reason is
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence

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