Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 595 · 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.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
3. 3.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
5. 5.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
7. 7.⏱️ A 5-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?
8. 8.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
9. 9.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the topic statement (c) the last speech (d) the timekeeper
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.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
12. 12.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
14. 14.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
15. 15.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) a hidden answer (c) no clear meaning (d) two sides to argue
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
17. 17.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
21. 21.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
22. 22.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) talking before accepted (c) mocking the speaker (d) shouting from your seat
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
24. 24.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
25. 25.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
28. 28.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
30. 30.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
32. 32.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
33. 33.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
36. 36.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
39. 39.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕒 A debate slot is 17 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?

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