Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 229 · 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: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) judges dislike it
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
5. 5.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
6. 6.🏗️ 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
7. 7.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending
8. 8.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
9. 9.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) must disprove the motion
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
13. 13.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) finish your sentence (d) speak faster
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
15. 15.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 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?
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
19. 19.📝 The proposition team scores 200 marks and the opposition team scores 191 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
20. 20.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 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?
21. 21.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must prove the motion
23. 23.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
26. 26.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
27. 27.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) relevant examples (c) good use of time (d) correct facts
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
32. 32.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
33. 33.🕒 A debate slot is 43 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
35. 35.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
37. 37.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof

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