Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 194 · 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 words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
2. 2.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
4. 4.✋ 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?
5. 5.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
6. 6.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
8. 8.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
10. 10.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
11. 11.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) strong evidence (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts
14. 14.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
15. 15.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
16. 16.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
17. 17.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
20. 20.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) start shouting
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
25. 25.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
27. 27.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
28. 28.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
31. 31.✋ 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?
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
33. 33.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) is for the motion
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) linking with teammates (c) answering opponents (d) clear reasoning
38. 38.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in mid-speech (d) arguing when declined
40. 40.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True

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