Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 611 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
3. 3.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) a clear team plan (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts
5. 5.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
6. 6.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
9. 9.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
12. 12.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
13. 13.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
14. 14.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) good use of time
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
22. 22.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
24. 24.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Breaking news…”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
27. 27.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) sit down politely (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
28. 28.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
29. 29.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
31. 31.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
32. 32.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 37 for content, 38 for style and 86 in all. How many marks for strategy?
33. 33.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
34. 34.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✋ 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?
37. 37.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering nonstop (c) sitting if declined (d) mocking the speaker
38. 38.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) ignore it
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite

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