Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 434 · 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: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) a speaker (d) the audience
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
5. 5.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📝 The proposition team scores 191 marks and the opposition team scores 184 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) saying “On that point” (c) waiting to be accepted (d) offering in minute one
8. 8.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
11. 11.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) must prove the motion (d) speaks first
13. 13.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
14. 14.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
15. 15.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
17. 17.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
18. 18.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
19. 19.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
20. 20.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
21. 21.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) ignore it (c) finish your sentence (d) speak faster
22. 22.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
24. 24.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
25. 25.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
28. 28.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
32. 32.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) sitting if declined
33. 33.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
35. 35.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 39 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
36. 36.🕒 A debate slot is 36 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
38. 38.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal

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