Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 804 · 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.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
2. 2.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 2 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
4. 4.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to choose motions (d) to keep speeches fair
5. 5.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
8. 8.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
9. 9.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
13. 13.✋ A speech is 7 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?
14. 14.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) add a new point
15. 15.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 16 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
18. 18.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must prove the motion
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.🎤 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?
22. 22.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
24. 24.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) good use of time
26. 26.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
27. 27.📝 The proposition team scores 256 marks and the opposition team scores 242 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
28. 28.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
30. 30.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
31. 31.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) eye contact (d) clear reasoning
34. 34.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) relevant examples (c) correct facts (d) clear reasoning
36. 36.✋ 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?
37. 37.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 29, 24 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
40. 40.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”

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