Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 452 · 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 of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) is against the motion
3. 3.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
5. 5.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
6. 6.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speaker
7. 7.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
9. 9.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) guess on the day (d) write it at the venue
10. 10.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
14. 14.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
15. 15.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
17. 17.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 34 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
20. 20.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
22. 22.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
24. 24.⏱️ A 4-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?
25. 25.✋ A speech is 4 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?
26. 26.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
27. 27.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear, steady voice (c) relevant examples (d) eye contact
28. 28.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
30. 30.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
31. 31.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “you lot”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
34. 34.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) sitting if declined (c) making a long speech (d) standing up to offer
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
36. 36.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) the loudest voice (c) good arguments (d) fancy clothes
37. 37.⏱️ A 4-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?
38. 38.🎤 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?
39. 39.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 3 (d) 6
40. 40.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”

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