Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 50 · 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.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
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) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
5. 5.📝 The proposition team scores 247 marks and the opposition team scores 244 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering nonstop (d) offering in mid-speech
9. 9.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) start a new point (c) ignore it (d) speak faster
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) linking with teammates (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear team plan
13. 13.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) talking before accepted (c) shouting from your seat (d) asking off-topic things
15. 15.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
18. 18.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
20. 20.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) one right answer
21. 21.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
23. 23.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) piece of idea
24. 24.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
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.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or previewing 3 points? (a) greeting the judges (b) previewing 3 points
28. 28.💬 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) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
29. 29.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
30. 30.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
32. 32.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
34. 34.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
38. 38.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
40. 40.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering in minute one (c) arguing when declined (d) offering a fair point

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