Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 75 · 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: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) a clear team plan (c) confident posture (d) relevant examples
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 12
4. 4.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
5. 5.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
9. 9.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) may test the definition
12. 12.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
16. 16.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
17. 17.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
18. 18.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
23. 23.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
24. 24.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
26. 26.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
27. 27.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
28. 28.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) shouting from your seat (c) asking a short question (d) offering in mid-speech
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
30. 30.🕒 A debate slot is 36 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
31. 31.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
32. 32.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
34. 34.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 2 minutes
35. 35.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
36. 36.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) shouting from your seat (c) sitting if declined (d) talking before accepted
40. 40.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False

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