Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 736 · 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.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking off-topic things (d) shouting from your seat
3. 3.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) piece of idea (c) point of interest (d) pause of input
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
5. 5.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
6. 6.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
7. 7.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
8. 8.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 32 for style and 77 in all. How many marks for strategy?
9. 9.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the last speech
10. 10.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
12. 12.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) content, style, strategy (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
16. 16.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
17. 17.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
18. 18.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) briefly, then go on (c) ignore it (d) argue for minutes
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) a speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
22. 22.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
23. 23.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
25. 25.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
26. 26.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) to confuse rivals
27. 27.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎤 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
29. 29.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
30. 30.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
31. 31.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) good pace and pauses (c) confident posture (d) a clear, steady voice
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
36. 36.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) correct facts
38. 38.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 33, 28 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit

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