Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 161 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
2. 2.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
3. 3.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
4. 4.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) correct facts
6. 6.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) linking with teammates (b) eye contact (c) correct facts (d) a clear, steady voice
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
8. 8.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
9. 9.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the judges (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
10. 10.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
12. 12.✋ A speech is 8 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
13. 13.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
14. 14.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
19. 19.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to judge content (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
21. 21.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) a clear team plan (c) relevant examples (d) strong evidence
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
23. 23.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) guess on the day
24. 24.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) jokes, length, volume (c) dress, height, luck (d) speed, size, shouting
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
26. 26.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
27. 27.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
28. 28.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
29. 29.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) give up the speech (c) argue for minutes (d) briefly, then go on
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
32. 32.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
33. 33.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
34. 34.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 A debate slot is 16 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
38. 38.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point

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