Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 705 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion
2. 2.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
4. 4.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
5. 5.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
7. 7.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
8. 8.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
10. 10.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
11. 11.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
12. 12.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) offering in mid-speech (c) arguing when declined (d) sitting if declined
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.📝 The proposition team scores 194 marks and the opposition team scores 200 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
16. 16.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
17. 17.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 17 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
20. 20.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the chairperson
23. 23.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to judge content (c) to ask questions (d) to choose motions
24. 24.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
26. 26.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) correct facts (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear, steady voice
28. 28.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
32. 32.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the person asking (c) the speaker (d) the timekeeper
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
34. 34.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
36. 36.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering in minute one (d) offering a fair point
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
39. 39.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit

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