Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 983 · 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 of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Homework is dull. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) we learn healthy food
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) due to (d) for instance
4. 4.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
7. 7.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) claim it first (b) stay quiet forever (c) repeat it word for word (d) add a new angle
8. 8.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) a short, clear question (c) setting out the scope (d) repeating the topic
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
13. 13.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Arjun interrupted others again and again; Vihaan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Nisha disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Arjun (c) Nisha
18. 18.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear, steady voice (c) strong evidence (d) relevant examples
25. 25.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) to give an example
27. 27.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
29. 29.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) a clear, fair speaker (d) the fastest talker
30. 30.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
31. 31.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
33. 33.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A year has 12 months.
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
39. 39.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) a wrong fact (c) shouting to be first (d) setting out the scope
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope

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