Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 679 · 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 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
2. 2.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 38 for content, 30 for style and 79 in all. How many marks for strategy?
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
8. 8.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it is not allowed (c) judges dislike it (d) it shows good strategy
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
11. 11.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good use of time (b) linking with teammates (c) correct facts (d) good pace and pauses
12. 12.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
13. 13.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “This House…”
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
15. 15.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
16. 16.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the audience (d) the opposition
17. 17.📝 The proposition team scores 220 marks and the opposition team scores 231 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
18. 18.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 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?
19. 19.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 21 for style and 54 in all. How many marks for strategy?
20. 20.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
21. 21.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
22. 22.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) sit down politely (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
24. 24.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear team plan (c) answering opponents (d) correct facts
26. 26.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
27. 27.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
28. 28.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
29. 29.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
33. 33.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
34. 34.✋ A speech is 4 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?
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 3 with proof (b) greeting the judges
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence

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