Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 428 · 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: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.✋ A speech is 3 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?
3. 3.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
4. 4.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the topic statement (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the timekeeper
5. 5.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
6. 6.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
7. 7.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
8. 8.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
11. 11.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) answering opponents (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
12. 12.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good use of time (d) strong evidence
13. 13.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
14. 14.✋ A speech is 7 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?
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering in mid-speech (c) shouting from your seat (d) sitting if declined
24. 24.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
26. 26.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) shouting from your seat (c) standing up to offer (d) arguing when declined
27. 27.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
28. 28.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) jokes, length, volume
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
30. 30.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
33. 33.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 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?
34. 34.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 3
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
39. 39.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True

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