Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 193 · 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.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) tell a long joke (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
2. 2.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 27 for style and 71 in all. How many marks for strategy?
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
4. 4.🎤 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?
5. 5.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
6. 6.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
9. 9.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to waste time (c) to hide them (d) to confuse rivals
10. 10.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) correct facts (c) answering opponents (d) linking with teammates
13. 13.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) speak faster (c) ignore it (d) start a new point
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
16. 16.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
17. 17.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
19. 19.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
21. 21.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 15 seconds (c) about 2 minutes (d) about 5 minutes
22. 22.⏱️ A 2-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?
23. 23.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 25 for style and 56 in all. How many marks for strategy?
25. 25.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 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?
27. 27.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 34 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”
31. 31.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
32. 32.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) eye contact (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
34. 34.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
35. 35.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 39 for style and 70 in all. How many marks for strategy?
36. 36.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) making a long speech (c) sitting if declined (d) offering in minute one

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