Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 53 · 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.📝 The proposition team scores 217 marks and the opposition team scores 214 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
2. 2.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
5. 5.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) asking a short question (c) standing up to offer (d) making a long speech
9. 9.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
11. 11.✋ 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?
12. 12.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
13. 13.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
14. 14.✋ 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?
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
17. 17.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
20. 20.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 30 for content, 29 for style and 69 in all. How many marks for strategy?
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
22. 22.🕒 A debate slot is 13 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
23. 23.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 31 for style and 63 in all. How many marks for strategy?
24. 24.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
25. 25.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) confident posture
27. 27.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
30. 30.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) confident posture (c) linking with teammates (d) strong evidence
31. 31.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear team plan (d) good pace and pauses
32. 32.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
35. 35.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to choose motions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to ask questions
36. 36.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) keep talking (c) sit down politely (d) argue with them
37. 37.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
38. 38.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must prove the motion (d) defines the key words
40. 40.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition

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