Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 100 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
3. 3.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
5. 5.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) confident posture (c) answering opponents (d) relevant examples
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
8. 8.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
10. 10.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it is not allowed (d) it wastes time
11. 11.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
14. 14.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) linking with teammates
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 2 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 2 with proof
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
20. 20.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
23. 23.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
25. 25.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
28. 28.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the proposition
29. 29.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
30. 30.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
31. 31.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
32. 32.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
35. 35.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
38. 38.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
40. 40.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15

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