Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 355 · 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 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) answers the proposition (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
3. 3.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) says “I beg to oppose”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) strong evidence
7. 7.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) a hidden answer (c) no clear meaning (d) one right answer
8. 8.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the person asking
11. 11.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 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?
13. 13.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
16. 16.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
18. 18.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
21. 21.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
22. 22.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
23. 23.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
24. 24.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
27. 27.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
28. 28.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⏱️ A 4-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?
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
31. 31.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
33. 33.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
34. 34.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
37. 37.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) may test the definition
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition

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