Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 334 · 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 debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
4. 4.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
5. 5.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
7. 7.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 28 for content, 22 for style and 67 in all. How many marks for strategy?
8. 8.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.✋ A speech is 5 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) saying “On that point” (c) asking off-topic things (d) mocking the speaker
12. 12.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must prove the motion (d) speaks first
14. 14.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
16. 16.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
20. 20.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) greet judges, opponents (c) insult the motion (d) tell a long joke
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
22. 22.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) speak faster
23. 23.🎤 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?
24. 24.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
26. 26.🎤 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?
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
30. 30.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
32. 32.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) sum up and appeal (c) start a story (d) apologise
33. 33.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
34. 34.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⏱️ 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?
36. 36.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
37. 37.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
38. 38.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?

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