Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 10 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Know the rules of the room): Find the topic of the question: motion, roles, order, timing, POI, judging, phrases or speech structure. Use that lesson’s tip — two sides; take turns, proposition first; speakers × minutes + breaks; short and polite; content, style, strategy; disagree with respect; PEEL. For number questions, write the calculation before you answer.

1. 1.🎤 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
2. 2.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
4. 4.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) greet judges, opponents (c) tell a long joke (d) start shouting
5. 5.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
9. 9.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the audience
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
11. 11.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
13. 13.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
14. 14.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
16. 16.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
17. 17.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
18. 18.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
19. 19.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) no clear meaning (c) one right answer (d) two sides to argue
20. 20.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
21. 21.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
24. 24.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) strong evidence (d) eye contact
28. 28.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking a short question (c) offering a fair point (d) saying “On that point”
29. 29.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
30. 30.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
31. 31.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) a clear team plan
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering a fair point
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering in minute one (c) offering nonstop (d) asking a short question
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence

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