Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 247 · 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.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) sit down politely (c) stay standing (d) keep talking
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 12 (c) 6 (d) 9
5. 5.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
7. 7.🎤 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
8. 8.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
11. 11.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
13. 13.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) relevant examples (c) good use of time (d) eye contact
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
15. 15.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
18. 18.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
19. 19.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
21. 21.📝 The proposition team scores 186 marks and the opposition team scores 188 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) good use of time
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
27. 27.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
29. 29.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
31. 31.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
36. 36.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) asking off-topic things (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) offering in minute one
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
39. 39.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) asking off-topic things (c) saying “On that point” (d) talking before accepted
40. 40.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True

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