Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 359 · 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.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
2. 2.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
5. 5.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
7. 7.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
8. 8.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) content, style, strategy (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) defines the key words
13. 13.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) may test the definition
14. 14.✋ 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?
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
17. 17.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice
19. 19.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
20. 20.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) stay standing (c) argue with them (d) sit down politely
21. 21.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 3
23. 23.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking off-topic things (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
24. 24.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking a short question (d) arguing when declined
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking a short question (d) waiting to be accepted
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 2 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
31. 31.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
32. 32.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
34. 34.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) defines the key words
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
36. 36.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False

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