Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 563 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
2. 2.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.✋ A speech is 5 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?
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to oppose”
6. 6.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
10. 10.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
12. 12.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
13. 13.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 39, 39 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
14. 14.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
17. 17.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
20. 20.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering in mid-speech (c) offering a fair point (d) saying “On that point”
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
23. 23.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
27. 27.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
29. 29.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good pace and pauses (c) eye contact (d) clear reasoning
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
32. 32.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “Dear diary…”
33. 33.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) asking a short question (c) shouting from your seat (d) arguing when declined
34. 34.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 35, 23 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
37. 37.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) answering opponents (c) confident posture (d) a clear, steady voice
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 35 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False

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