Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 14 · 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 word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “important”
2. 2.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
3. 3.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 2 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 2 with proof
7. 7.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
10. 10.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) ignore it (c) give up the speech (d) briefly, then go on
11. 11.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) during the main points (c) in the middle minutes
13. 13.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
14. 14.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) clear reasoning (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
17. 17.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 3
20. 20.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
22. 22.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
24. 24.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) keep talking (c) argue with them (d) stay standing
25. 25.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “you lot” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
26. 26.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the judges
27. 27.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
28. 28.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
29. 29.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
34. 34.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
36. 36.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
39. 39.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 28 for content, 28 for style and 68 in all. How many marks for strategy?

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