Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 447 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) correct facts (c) eye contact (d) strong evidence
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
3. 3.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
6. 6.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
7. 7.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
9. 9.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
14. 14.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
15. 15.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
16. 16.📝 The proposition team scores 186 marks and the opposition team scores 190 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
17. 17.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
18. 18.✋ A speech is 8 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?
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
21. 21.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
24. 24.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
26. 26.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 39 for content, 25 for style and 81 in all. How many marks for strategy?
27. 27.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
30. 30.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
33. 33.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “stupid” (c) “fair” (d) “important”
36. 36.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) add a new point (c) sum up and appeal (d) start a story
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
40. 40.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?

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