Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 653 · 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: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
3. 3.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
4. 4.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) asking off-topic things (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) shouting from your seat
6. 6.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
8. 8.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
9. 9.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
10. 10.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This House…”
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
15. 15.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
17. 17.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
18. 18.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
19. 19.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
21. 21.✋ 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?
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
24. 24.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
25. 25.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) correct facts
26. 26.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
27. 27.🕒 A debate slot is 24 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
28. 28.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) answering opponents (d) eye contact
29. 29.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion
30. 30.🎤 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
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
32. 32.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
33. 33.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
34. 34.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
38. 38.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus

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