Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 422 · 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.✋ A speech is 5 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?
2. 2.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
3. 3.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) relevant examples (c) good use of time (d) eye contact
4. 4.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) confident posture (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
6. 6.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) a speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
7. 7.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 35 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
10. 10.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the proposition
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
12. 12.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
13. 13.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) strong evidence (c) relevant examples (d) clear reasoning
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 28 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
21. 21.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎤 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
23. 23.🎤 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?
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
25. 25.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
26. 26.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
27. 27.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
28. 28.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear team plan (d) good use of time
30. 30.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 20 for style and 65 in all. How many marks for strategy?
31. 31.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
32. 32.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) arguing when declined (c) asking off-topic things (d) asking a short question
33. 33.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Over and out.”
35. 35.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence
36. 36.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it is not allowed (c) it wastes time (d) judges dislike it
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 24 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
39. 39.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement

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