Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 298 · 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 judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) strong evidence (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
2. 2.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
4. 4.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
7. 7.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
8. 8.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
11. 11.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) good use of time (c) strong evidence (d) confident posture
12. 12.✋ 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?
13. 13.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) the whole speech (c) about 2 minutes (d) about 15 seconds
14. 14.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 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?
18. 18.🏗️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
21. 21.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
22. 22.📝 The proposition team scores 216 marks and the opposition team scores 210 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
24. 24.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
26. 26.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
28. 28.⏱️ 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?
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
31. 31.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
32. 32.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) standing up to offer (c) arguing when declined (d) offering a fair point
35. 35.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
36. 36.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
37. 37.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
39. 39.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 6 (d) 3
40. 40.🏗️ 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

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