Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 265 · 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.📝 The proposition team scores 239 marks and the opposition team scores 227 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
2. 2.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
3. 3.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) they win (d) nothing at all
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) asking a short question (c) arguing when declined (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
6. 6.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.✋ A speech is 6 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?
8. 8.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
10. 10.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 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
12. 12.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
13. 13.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
15. 15.⏱️ A 4-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?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) speaks first
17. 17.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
20. 20.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
24. 24.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
25. 25.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) correct facts (d) good use of time
27. 27.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
28. 28.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
30. 30.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) linking with teammates (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear team plan
31. 31.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
33. 33.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) a clear team plan
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 3 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 3 with proof
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite

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