Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 174 · 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 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
2. 2.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
7. 7.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
8. 8.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 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?
9. 9.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering a fair point
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) clear reasoning
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
13. 13.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
15. 15.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
19. 19.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
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.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
24. 24.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
25. 25.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
27. 27.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) clear reasoning (c) good use of time (d) good pace and pauses
28. 28.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
29. 29.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) guess on the day (c) skip the ending (d) time it in practice
30. 30.🕒 A debate slot is 50 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
33. 33.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
34. 34.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
36. 36.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 1 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 1 with proof
39. 39.⏱️ A 5-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?
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content

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