Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 183 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
2. 2.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the person asking
3. 3.✋ 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?
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) eye contact
7. 7.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
8. 8.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
9. 9.✋ 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?
10. 10.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
12. 12.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
14. 14.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 26 for content, 34 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
15. 15.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “Dear diary…”
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
17. 17.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) is against the motion
19. 19.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
20. 20.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
21. 21.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) arguing when declined (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering in minute one
24. 24.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) clear reasoning (b) linking with teammates (c) good use of time (d) answering opponents
25. 25.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
27. 27.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
28. 28.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
32. 32.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) finish your sentence (c) ignore it (d) start a new point
33. 33.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
34. 34.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
36. 36.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
39. 39.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 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.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True

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