Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 385 · 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) must prove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
2. 2.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
5. 5.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 12
9. 9.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they win
10. 10.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
12. 12.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
14. 14.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
19. 19.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges
21. 21.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear, steady voice (d) a clear team plan
23. 23.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
26. 26.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 35 for style and 71 in all. How many marks for strategy?
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
28. 28.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) waiting to be accepted (c) standing up to offer (d) sitting if declined
29. 29.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
30. 30.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 31 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
33. 33.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
34. 34.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
35. 35.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) speed, size, shouting
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) waiting to be accepted (c) saying “On that point” (d) shouting from your seat
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) linking with teammates (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear, steady voice
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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