Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 770 · 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.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 35, 23 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
2. 2.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) fancy clothes (b) the longest speech (c) good arguments (d) the loudest voice
3. 3.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
5. 5.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
6. 6.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) a speaker
7. 7.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
10. 10.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) asking a short question (c) standing up to offer (d) waiting to be accepted
20. 20.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
25. 25.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) correct facts (c) a clear team plan (d) strong evidence
26. 26.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
30. 30.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 29 for style and 70 in all. How many marks for strategy?
31. 31.🎤 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?
32. 32.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
33. 33.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
34. 34.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
36. 36.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students