Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 371 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
2. 2.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) talking before accepted (c) standing up to offer (d) waiting to be accepted
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) time it in practice (d) skip the ending
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) relevant examples (c) good pace and pauses (d) strong evidence
7. 7.✋ A speech is 6 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?
8. 8.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) content, style, strategy (c) jokes, length, volume (d) speed, size, shouting
9. 9.🕒 A debate slot is 30 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
10. 10.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) linking with teammates (b) confident posture (c) strong evidence (d) clear reasoning
12. 12.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 23 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.✋ 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?
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
20. 20.⏱️ 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?
21. 21.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
23. 23.✋ A speech is 8 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?
24. 24.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
25. 25.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) two sides to argue (c) one right answer (d) no clear meaning
27. 27.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) making a long speech (d) offering nonstop
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
33. 33.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
36. 36.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) correct facts (d) good pace and pauses
37. 37.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
38. 38.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
39. 39.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
40. 40.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) good arguments

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