Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 750 · 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: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 3 (c) 9 (d) 12
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
4. 4.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
5. 5.🎤 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?
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
7. 7.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
8. 8.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
10. 10.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
13. 13.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) strong evidence (d) a clear, steady voice
15. 15.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they win (c) they get a bonus (d) nothing at all
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.🎤 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
18. 18.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
19. 19.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 26 for content, 20 for style and 66 in all. How many marks for strategy?
20. 20.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
21. 21.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
24. 24.🏗️ 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
25. 25.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
27. 27.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) point of information (c) piece of idea (d) pause of input
28. 28.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
29. 29.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) good pace and pauses (c) clear reasoning (d) linking with teammates
32. 32.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
36. 36.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) must prove the motion
39. 39.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) offering in mid-speech (c) sitting if declined (d) shouting from your seat
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style

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