Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 581 · 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 line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
2. 2.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 27 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
9. 9.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering a fair point (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) saying “On that point”
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
11. 11.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) ignore it (c) give up the speech (d) briefly, then go on
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 9 (d) 3
15. 15.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
16. 16.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) making a long speech (c) saying “On that point” (d) sitting if declined
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
19. 19.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “important” (c) “fair” (d) “stupid”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
25. 25.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
26. 26.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) asking off-topic things (c) talking before accepted (d) waiting to be accepted
28. 28.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 23 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
30. 30.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) argue with them (c) sit down politely (d) keep talking
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
32. 32.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
33. 33.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
37. 37.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
38. 38.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
39. 39.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) tell a long joke
40. 40.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) eye contact

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students