Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 528 · 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 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
2. 2.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 26, 33 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
3. 3.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
4. 4.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 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?
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) eye contact
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
9. 9.✋ A speech is 8 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?
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
11. 11.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) good arguments
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
13. 13.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
14. 14.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) speak faster
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
18. 18.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering nonstop (c) arguing when declined (d) saying “On that point”
21. 21.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) good use of time
24. 24.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear team plan (d) good pace and pauses
25. 25.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
27. 27.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
30. 30.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) answering opponents (d) relevant examples
33. 33.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) good pace and pauses (c) relevant examples (d) clear reasoning
35. 35.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) guess on the day (c) skip the ending (d) time it in practice
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 6 (d) 3
37. 37.📝 The proposition team scores 185 marks and the opposition team scores 187 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
38. 38.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
40. 40.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable

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