Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 521 · 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.⏱️ 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?
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
4. 4.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
6. 6.⏱️ 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?
7. 7.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speaker
8. 8.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
12. 12.🕒 A debate slot is 18 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
13. 13.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
14. 14.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) clear reasoning (c) relevant examples (d) confident posture
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
17. 17.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) arguing when declined (c) standing up to offer (d) asking off-topic things
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
21. 21.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “This House…”
22. 22.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
25. 25.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) asking a short question (c) making a long speech (d) standing up to offer
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) speaks first
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) talking before accepted (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) waiting to be accepted
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) relevant examples (d) a clear team plan
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
34. 34.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 25 for content, 40 for style and 79 in all. How many marks for strategy?
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) correct facts (c) answering opponents (d) good use of time
36. 36.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 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.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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