Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 190 · 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.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
4. 4.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
5. 5.⏱️ 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?
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) offering nonstop (c) talking before accepted (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
8. 8.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
10. 10.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
12. 12.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
13. 13.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) linking with teammates (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice
14. 14.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
16. 16.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Breaking news…”
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
20. 20.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
21. 21.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) shouting from your seat (c) making a long speech (d) offering in minute one
22. 22.True or false: “asking a short question” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎤 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?
24. 24.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) may test the definition
27. 27.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
32. 32.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
36. 36.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) they win (d) nothing at all
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
38. 38.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI

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