Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 642 · 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 2-minute speech has 30 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?
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
3. 3.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) ignore it (c) briefly, then go on (d) give up the speech
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 3 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 3 with proof
6. 6.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 35 for style and 77 in all. How many marks for strategy?
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) relevant examples
9. 9.📝 The proposition team scores 217 marks and the opposition team scores 216 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) making a long speech (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering in minute one
13. 13.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
14. 14.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
15. 15.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
17. 17.✋ 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?
18. 18.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) speaks first
19. 19.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 30 for style and 75 in all. How many marks for strategy?
23. 23.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
24. 24.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 2 minutes
25. 25.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) speak faster
27. 27.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
28. 28.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
29. 29.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) guess on the day (d) write it at the venue
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) offering in minute one (c) offering in mid-speech (d) sitting if declined
32. 32.🕒 A debate slot is 39 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
34. 34.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
35. 35.🕒 A debate slot is 31 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
38. 38.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 32 for style and 76 in all. How many marks for strategy?
39. 39.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 22 for style and 58 in all. How many marks for strategy?

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