Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 586 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
2. 2.✋ A speech is 4 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?
3. 3.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
6. 6.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
7. 7.🏗️ 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) link (c) evidence (d) point
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
9. 9.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
10. 10.📝 The proposition team scores 183 marks and the opposition team scores 197 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
11. 11.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
13. 13.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
14. 14.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 29 for style and 65 in all. How many marks for strategy?
15. 15.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
17. 17.⏱️ A 5-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?
18. 18.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the judges
19. 19.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “fair” (c) “important” (d) “stupid”
20. 20.📝 The proposition team scores 216 marks and the opposition team scores 214 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
21. 21.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) relevant examples (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear, steady voice
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
29. 29.✋ 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?
30. 30.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) eye contact
31. 31.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 39 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
32. 32.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to waste time (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
33. 33.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
34. 34.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
39. 39.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) clear reasoning
40. 40.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper

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