Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 685 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
3. 3.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) speak faster (c) finish your sentence (d) ignore it
4. 4.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
7. 7.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) arguing when declined (c) asking off-topic things (d) standing up to offer
8. 8.📝 The proposition team scores 240 marks and the opposition team scores 226 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
9. 9.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
12. 12.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
13. 13.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
14. 14.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) a speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) defines the key words (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
19. 19.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
21. 21.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 37 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
22. 22.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
25. 25.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
27. 27.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) sum up and appeal (c) start a story (d) apologise
28. 28.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
30. 30.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) arguing when declined (d) shouting from your seat
31. 31.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 39 for style and 80 in all. How many marks for strategy?
32. 32.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
33. 33.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
38. 38.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning

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