Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 984 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
2. 2.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a joke off the topic (c) setting out the scope (d) mumbling the start
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
7. 7.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
10. 10.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
12. 12.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) a clear last line (c) getting facts wrong (d) blaming others
13. 13.💎 Does this add value to a GD: “I agree” and no more? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
14. 14.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Who asked you?” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
19. 19.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) a measured result (d) always true
20. 20.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 3 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 3 with proof
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
23. 23.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Tara interrupted others again and again; Aarav gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Aarav (c) Ananya
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
25. 25.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) because (c) as a result (d) but
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
28. 28.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ananya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Meera started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Arjun stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Ananya (c) Meera
29. 29.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
30. 30.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) the whole group (b) only you (c) only your friends (d) only the first speaker
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.True or false: “Who asked you?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) speaking loudest (c) agreeing with all (d) bringing something new
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Plants need water. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
36. 36.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
40. 40.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True

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