Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 461 · 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) asking a short question (b) talking before accepted (c) mocking the speaker (d) offering in minute one
2. 2.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
3. 3.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
4. 4.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📝 The proposition team scores 197 marks and the opposition team scores 194 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
9. 9.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
12. 12.✋ A speech is 6 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?
13. 13.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
14. 14.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
15. 15.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) two sides to argue (c) one right answer (d) no clear meaning
16. 16.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) relevant examples
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) talking before accepted (c) offering nonstop (d) offering in mid-speech
18. 18.✋ 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?
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
22. 22.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
23. 23.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 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 5 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
27. 27.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
29. 29.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) standing up to offer (c) waiting to be accepted (d) asking a short question
30. 30.🎤 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
31. 31.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
35. 35.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
36. 36.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) good arguments (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
38. 38.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) shouting from your seat (c) saying “On that point” (d) mocking the speaker
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is against the motion

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