Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 59 · 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.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
2. 2.🎤 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
3. 3.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to choose motions (d) to keep speeches fair
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
5. 5.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the timekeeper (d) the loudest team
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
7. 7.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
10. 10.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
14. 14.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering nonstop (d) saying “On that point”
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
16. 16.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) judges dislike it (c) it shows good strategy (d) it wastes time
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 40 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to propose”
20. 20.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
21. 21.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
22. 22.✋ 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?
23. 23.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering a fair point (d) making a long speech
24. 24.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) confident posture (c) correct facts (d) eye contact
26. 26.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) good use of time (d) clear reasoning
28. 28.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) answering opponents (c) good pace and pauses (d) clear reasoning
29. 29.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
31. 31.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 21, 36 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
33. 33.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
35. 35.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎤 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?
38. 38.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
40. 40.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker

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