Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 398 · 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.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
2. 2.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
4. 4.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
12. 12.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
13. 13.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) time it in practice
14. 14.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 21 for style and 72 in all. How many marks for strategy?
15. 15.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
18. 18.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
20. 20.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
21. 21.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
27. 27.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges
31. 31.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
32. 32.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
35. 35.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) correct facts (c) relevant examples (d) clear reasoning
38. 38.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 27 for content, 24 for style and 64 in all. How many marks for strategy?
40. 40.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus

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