Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 252 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
2. 2.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
3. 3.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
4. 4.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 38, 23 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
6. 6.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
9. 9.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering in minute one (c) asking off-topic things (d) standing up to offer
11. 11.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
12. 12.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 23 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
16. 16.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
18. 18.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
19. 19.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
21. 21.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
22. 22.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) point of information (c) pause of input (d) piece of idea
23. 23.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
24. 24.✋ A speech is 7 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?
25. 25.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
26. 26.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
27. 27.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) correct facts (c) linking with teammates (d) eye contact
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
30. 30.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
33. 33.🎤 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
34. 34.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
36. 36.🕒 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?
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
38. 38.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
39. 39.✋ 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?
40. 40.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy

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