Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 256 · 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.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
2. 2.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) asking a short question (c) offering in mid-speech (d) waiting to be accepted
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
4. 4.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
6. 6.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) defines the key words
7. 7.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the topic statement (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the timekeeper
8. 8.📝 The proposition team scores 226 marks and the opposition team scores 228 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
10. 10.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
11. 11.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) correct facts (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) offering a fair point (c) making a long speech (d) waiting to be accepted
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
16. 16.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) keep talking (c) stay standing (d) sit down politely
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear, steady voice (c) strong evidence (d) clear reasoning
18. 18.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 20 for style and 57 in all. How many marks for strategy?
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 2 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 2 with proof
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
26. 26.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
28. 28.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the proposition (c) the opposition (d) the judges
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) relevant examples (d) eye contact
32. 32.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) standing up to offer (c) sitting if declined (d) arguing when declined
34. 34.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
35. 35.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) start shouting (d) insult the motion
36. 36.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) the longest speech (c) good arguments (d) fancy clothes
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
38. 38.✋ 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?
39. 39.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit

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