Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 366 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
4. 4.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
5. 5.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 29 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
6. 6.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) defines the key words (d) must disprove the motion
8. 8.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) guess on the day (d) write it at the venue
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
13. 13.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📝 The proposition team scores 184 marks and the opposition team scores 189 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
16. 16.✋ 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?
17. 17.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear, steady voice (c) correct facts (d) answering opponents
18. 18.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) judges dislike it
19. 19.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) one right answer (c) two sides to argue (d) no clear meaning
21. 21.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 6
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) must prove the motion
27. 27.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 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?
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⏱️ 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?
35. 35.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the loudest team
36. 36.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) sitting if declined (c) talking before accepted (d) offering nonstop
39. 39.✋ 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?
40. 40.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the last speaker (d) the timekeeper

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