Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 707 · 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 line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
4. 4.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) answers the proposition
6. 6.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
7. 7.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) sit down politely (c) stay standing (d) argue with them
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) defines the key words
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
10. 10.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the timekeeper
11. 11.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
14. 14.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) one right answer
16. 16.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 2 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 2 with proof
19. 19.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
20. 20.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) guess on the day (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) tell a long joke (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
25. 25.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) mocking the speaker (c) shouting from your seat (d) asking off-topic things
26. 26.✋ A speech is 8 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?
27. 27.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
30. 30.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to judge content (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to ask questions
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) shouting from your seat (d) asking off-topic things
32. 32.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
33. 33.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they get a bonus (c) they win (d) nothing at all
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
35. 35.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear, steady voice (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
38. 38.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
40. 40.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 23 for content, 29 for style and 69 in all. How many marks for strategy?

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