Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 300 · 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.✋ A speech is 3 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?
2. 2.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) apologise (d) sum up and appeal
3. 3.⏱️ A 5-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?
4. 4.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
7. 7.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
9. 9.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
10. 10.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 30 for style and 67 in all. How many marks for strategy?
11. 11.🏗️ 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
12. 12.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
13. 13.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) guess on the day
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
15. 15.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
17. 17.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
19. 19.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.✋ 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?
21. 21.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
24. 24.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) shouting from your seat (c) standing up to offer (d) making a long speech
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
27. 27.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
30. 30.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) relevant examples
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges
32. 32.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
34. 34.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
35. 35.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 27 for content, 30 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
37. 37.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
38. 38.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
40. 40.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False

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