Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 7 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
3. 3.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
5. 5.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
7. 7.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
11. 11.✋ A speech is 3 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?
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) strong evidence (d) a clear team plan
13. 13.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
14. 14.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
16. 16.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) strong evidence (c) clear reasoning (d) relevant examples
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
20. 20.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a short summary? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a short summary
22. 22.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
24. 24.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
28. 28.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) talking before accepted (c) arguing when declined (d) making a long speech
30. 30.🕒 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?
31. 31.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
33. 33.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
34. 34.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 2 with proof (b) greeting the judges
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
39. 39.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style

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