Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 791 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
2. 2.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
4. 4.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 23 for content, 39 for style and 79 in all. How many marks for strategy?
5. 5.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
7. 7.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) waiting to be accepted (c) offering in minute one (d) arguing when declined
8. 8.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
11. 11.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
13. 13.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 39 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
16. 16.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) a speaker
19. 19.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
22. 22.✋ A speech is 6 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?
23. 23.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
25. 25.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 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?
26. 26.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) ignore it (c) finish your sentence (d) speak faster
27. 27.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
30. 30.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) content, style, strategy (c) jokes, length, volume (d) speed, size, shouting
32. 32.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
34. 34.✋ 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?
35. 35.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) defines the key words (d) must disprove the motion
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
38. 38.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) clear reasoning

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