Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 610 · 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 of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) standing up to offer (c) talking before accepted (d) offering nonstop
2. 2.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🕒 A debate slot is 39 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
4. 4.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
5. 5.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 30 for content, 39 for style and 85 in all. How many marks for strategy?
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
7. 7.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
9. 9.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 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
12. 12.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
13. 13.📝 The proposition team scores 242 marks and the opposition team scores 248 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
14. 14.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) judges dislike it (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must disprove the motion (d) speaks first
16. 16.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “you lot” (d) “those people”
19. 19.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) answering opponents
20. 20.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) offering in minute one (c) saying “On that point” (d) arguing when declined
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
22. 22.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
24. 24.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) linking with teammates (c) good use of time (d) correct facts
25. 25.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
28. 28.🎤 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
29. 29.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they win (c) they get a bonus (d) nothing at all
30. 30.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
34. 34.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
35. 35.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
36. 36.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
38. 38.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
40. 40.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True

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