Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 777 · 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 part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
2. 2.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) judges dislike it
3. 3.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
5. 5.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering in minute one (d) standing up to offer
8. 8.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) good pace and pauses
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
11. 11.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 40 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the proposition
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) waiting to be accepted (c) offering a fair point (d) offering in mid-speech
17. 17.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) two sides to argue (c) a hidden answer (d) one right answer
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) correct facts (c) strong evidence (d) confident posture
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
23. 23.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 25 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
24. 24.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
26. 26.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
27. 27.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) sum up and appeal
28. 28.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.✋ A speech is 3 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?
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
33. 33.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
34. 34.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 2 minutes (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) the whole speech
35. 35.🎤 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) strong evidence (c) answering opponents (d) clear reasoning
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
38. 38.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) start a new point (c) ignore it (d) speak faster
39. 39.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
40. 40.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”

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