Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 360 · 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.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
3. 3.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 15 seconds (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 5 minutes (d) the whole speech
4. 4.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
5. 5.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 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?
6. 6.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) apologise (c) start a story (d) sum up and appeal
8. 8.📝 The proposition team scores 222 marks and the opposition team scores 232 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
9. 9.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
12. 12.📝 The proposition team scores 216 marks and the opposition team scores 212 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) linking with teammates (c) confident posture (d) a clear, steady voice
14. 14.✋ A speech is 7 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 a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
16. 16.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
17. 17.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 6
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
22. 22.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
23. 23.🎤 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
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
25. 25.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
27. 27.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
28. 28.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) strong evidence (c) confident posture (d) relevant examples
29. 29.📝 The proposition team scores 260 marks and the opposition team scores 258 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
31. 31.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) saying “On that point” (c) making a long speech (d) asking a short question
32. 32.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) talking before accepted (c) offering in minute one (d) shouting from your seat
34. 34.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
35. 35.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
37. 37.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
38. 38.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) strong evidence (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
39. 39.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
40. 40.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?

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