Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 667 · 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 line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
4. 4.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 32 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
6. 6.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to waste time (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
7. 7.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
8. 8.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the opposition (d) the audience
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
11. 11.📝 The proposition team scores 222 marks and the opposition team scores 214 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
13. 13.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “important” (d) “interesting”
14. 14.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) mocking the speaker (c) shouting from your seat (d) asking a short question
17. 17.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or greeting the judges? (a) a short summary (b) greeting the judges
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
22. 22.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) argue with them (c) sit down politely (d) stay standing
23. 23.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
26. 26.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
28. 28.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) eye contact (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
33. 33.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
35. 35.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
36. 36.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must disprove the motion
38. 38.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) linking with teammates
40. 40.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker

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