Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 692 · 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.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is against the motion
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) strong evidence (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) speaks first (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
12. 12.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
14. 14.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
15. 15.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking a short question (d) sitting if declined
17. 17.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
19. 19.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
21. 21.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) start shouting
22. 22.🎤 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?
23. 23.✋ 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?
24. 24.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
25. 25.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
27. 27.✋ 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?
28. 28.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Over and out.”
29. 29.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
30. 30.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
31. 31.📝 The proposition team scores 227 marks and the opposition team scores 242 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
32. 32.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse rivals (c) to hide them (d) judges can follow you
33. 33.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
34. 34.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
39. 39.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof

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