Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 593 · 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.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
5. 5.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 21 for style and 56 in all. How many marks for strategy?
6. 6.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to judge content (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
7. 7.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
10. 10.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
11. 11.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
13. 13.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) a clear team plan (c) good pace and pauses (d) clear reasoning
15. 15.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 2 with proof (b) greeting the judges
17. 17.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) judges dislike it (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
18. 18.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) correct facts (c) good use of time (d) a clear team plan
19. 19.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🕒 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
21. 21.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
24. 24.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
26. 26.🎤 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
27. 27.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
28. 28.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
31. 31.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
32. 32.✋ A speech is 3 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?
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
35. 35.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
38. 38.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
39. 39.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) mocking the speaker (c) arguing when declined (d) talking before accepted
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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