Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 124 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) saying “On that point” (c) mocking the speaker (d) offering a fair point
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
3. 3.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) judges dislike it (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) standing up to offer (c) shouting from your seat (d) offering a fair point
5. 5.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
8. 8.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
12. 12.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
13. 13.🕒 A debate slot is 43 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
16. 16.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Over and out.”
17. 17.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 3 (c) 12 (d) 9
18. 18.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) insult the motion (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
20. 20.🎤 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
23. 23.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
26. 26.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) the loudest voice (c) good arguments (d) fancy clothes
27. 27.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) answering opponents
29. 29.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they get a bonus
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or stating your side? (a) greeting the judges (b) stating your side
32. 32.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
33. 33.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
34. 34.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
36. 36.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to waste time (c) judges can follow you (d) to hide them
38. 38.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⏱️ 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?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) offering in minute one (c) asking a short question (d) sitting if declined

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