Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 47 · 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 side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
3. 3.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
6. 6.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
9. 9.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
11. 11.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
12. 12.✋ A speech is 3 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.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) add a new point (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) correct facts
16. 16.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
18. 18.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) offering a fair point (c) saying “On that point” (d) arguing when declined
19. 19.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
20. 20.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
21. 21.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 39, 20 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
24. 24.🎤 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
25. 25.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) defines the key words
28. 28.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) eye contact (c) clear reasoning (d) strong evidence
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
30. 30.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
33. 33.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 2 with proof (b) stating your side
36. 36.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
39. 39.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) offering in minute one (c) shouting from your seat (d) sitting if declined
40. 40.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True

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