Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 177 · 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 of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
2. 2.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) confident posture
3. 3.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) judges can follow you (c) to confuse rivals (d) to waste time
4. 4.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
8. 8.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
9. 9.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear, steady voice (c) strong evidence (d) correct facts
10. 10.⏱️ A 4-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?
11. 11.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
12. 12.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
13. 13.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) sum up and appeal (c) start a story (d) apologise
14. 14.🎤 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?
15. 15.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
16. 16.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
19. 19.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
20. 20.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) strong evidence (c) good use of time (d) clear reasoning
22. 22.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
24. 24.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) sitting if declined (c) offering nonstop (d) asking a short question
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
29. 29.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 36 for style and 84 in all. How many marks for strategy?
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
32. 32.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
33. 33.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it shows good strategy (c) it is not allowed (d) judges dislike it
34. 34.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
36. 36.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
38. 38.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
39. 39.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
40. 40.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True

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