Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 662 · 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 our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) standing up to offer (c) mocking the speaker (d) sitting if declined
3. 3.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
4. 4.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.✋ A speech is 7 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?
8. 8.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) clear reasoning (d) confident posture
9. 9.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 32 for content, 37 for style and 86 in all. How many marks for strategy?
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
12. 12.📝 The proposition team scores 190 marks and the opposition team scores 201 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
13. 13.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 37 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
16. 16.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
17. 17.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good use of time (b) good pace and pauses (c) confident posture (d) a clear, steady voice
18. 18.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
19. 19.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
21. 21.🕒 A debate slot is 11 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
22. 22.✋ A speech is 8 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?
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 16 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
26. 26.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
27. 27.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
28. 28.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
32. 32.🎤 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?
33. 33.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) arguing when declined (c) asking a short question (d) talking before accepted
37. 37.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in mid-speech (d) making a long speech

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