Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 301 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 45 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Over and out.”
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
8. 8.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) the longest speech (c) fancy clothes (d) good arguments
9. 9.✋ 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?
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
11. 11.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) asking a short question (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) making a long speech
13. 13.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
15. 15.🏗️ 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
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
17. 17.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
18. 18.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) a clear team plan (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence
19. 19.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
20. 20.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) jokes, length, volume
21. 21.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) start shouting (d) insult the motion
24. 24.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
25. 25.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
27. 27.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) a clear team plan (d) correct facts
28. 28.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
29. 29.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 21 for style and 54 in all. How many marks for strategy?
30. 30.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
31. 31.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
32. 32.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
33. 33.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) keep talking (c) sit down politely (d) argue with them
36. 36.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
37. 37.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
38. 38.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) making a long speech (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering in mid-speech
39. 39.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must prove the motion
40. 40.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker

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