Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 690 · 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.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
2. 2.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) confident posture
4. 4.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) argue with them (c) sit down politely (d) keep talking
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to propose”
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
7. 7.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
9. 9.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 18 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) making a long speech (c) offering nonstop (d) offering in mid-speech
13. 13.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) relevant examples
15. 15.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
17. 17.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
18. 18.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.🎤 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
25. 25.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
27. 27.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to keep speeches fair
28. 28.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) good use of time
30. 30.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
36. 36.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear team plan (c) eye contact (d) relevant examples
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) confident posture (c) eye contact (d) a clear, steady voice
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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