Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 44 · 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 debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
3. 3.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must disprove the motion
5. 5.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) defines the key words
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear team plan (d) a clear, steady voice
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
10. 10.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) eye contact
13. 13.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
15. 15.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) asking off-topic things (c) waiting to be accepted (d) shouting from your seat
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
17. 17.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the person asking
18. 18.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 40, 31 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
19. 19.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) good use of time (c) answering opponents (d) eye contact
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
22. 22.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
25. 25.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
27. 27.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
28. 28.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) good pace and pauses (c) relevant examples (d) strong evidence
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
34. 34.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 30 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “fair” (c) “important” (d) “stupid”
39. 39.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they get a bonus (c) they win (d) nothing at all

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