Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 375 · 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.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
3. 3.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) clear reasoning (c) linking with teammates (d) answering opponents
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
7. 7.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
8. 8.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
9. 9.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
10. 10.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
12. 12.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
14. 14.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) no clear meaning (c) two sides to argue (d) one right answer
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) confident posture
17. 17.🎤 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?
18. 18.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
21. 21.🕒 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?
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
23. 23.⏱️ 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?
24. 24.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 33, 37 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
27. 27.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
28. 28.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
29. 29.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) arguing when declined (c) talking before accepted (d) asking a short question
30. 30.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
31. 31.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speaker
32. 32.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
34. 34.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 24 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
36. 36.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
37. 37.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) stay standing (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
38. 38.⏱️ 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?
39. 39.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
40. 40.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence

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