Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 26 · 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 of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
4. 4.🏗️ 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
5. 5.✋ A speech is 4 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?
6. 6.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
8. 8.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they win
9. 9.🕒 A debate slot is 34 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
10. 10.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) offering nonstop (c) standing up to offer (d) sitting if declined
12. 12.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
14. 14.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🏗️ 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
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) talking before accepted (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering in minute one
18. 18.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
19. 19.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
21. 21.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 23 for content, 36 for style and 70 in all. How many marks for strategy?
23. 23.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) a speaker
25. 25.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) arguing when declined (c) offering nonstop (d) asking off-topic things
27. 27.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to propose”
28. 28.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 2 minutes (d) about 15 seconds
29. 29.🏗️ 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
30. 30.💬 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
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) arguing when declined (c) offering in mid-speech (d) waiting to be accepted
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
34. 34.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) a hidden answer (c) one right answer (d) two sides to argue
35. 35.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) fancy clothes (b) good arguments (c) the longest speech (d) the loudest voice
38. 38.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
39. 39.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
40. 40.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”

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