Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 527 · 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 true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) speaks first
2. 2.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering in minute one (d) sitting if declined
3. 3.⏱️ A 5-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?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
12. 12.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the proposition (c) the opposition (d) the judges
15. 15.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) offering in minute one (c) asking a short question (d) waiting to be accepted
17. 17.📝 The proposition team scores 259 marks and the opposition team scores 245 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
18. 18.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
19. 19.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
20. 20.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
21. 21.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
24. 24.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
26. 26.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
27. 27.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering nonstop
28. 28.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the audience
29. 29.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
33. 33.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
38. 38.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) mocking the speaker (c) saying “On that point” (d) arguing when declined

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