Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 550 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
2. 2.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) sit down politely (d) keep talking
3. 3.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) guess on the day
4. 4.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
6. 6.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
7. 7.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 3 (c) 12 (d) 9
9. 9.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
11. 11.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
13. 13.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) clear reasoning (c) eye contact (d) answering opponents
15. 15.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) arguing when declined (c) asking a short question (d) making a long speech
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
19. 19.🕒 A debate slot is 14 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
20. 20.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
22. 22.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “This House…”
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
24. 24.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering nonstop (c) sitting if declined (d) shouting from your seat
25. 25.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in protected minutes (c) in the middle minutes
26. 26.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “fair” (c) “important” (d) “stupid”
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
30. 30.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
31. 31.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
32. 32.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
33. 33.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
34. 34.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
35. 35.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) a speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 2 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
39. 39.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker

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