Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 829 · 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 of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
2. 2.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
3. 3.⏱️ A 4-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?
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
6. 6.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
9. 9.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
11. 11.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 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?
13. 13.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
16. 16.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
19. 19.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
21. 21.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
24. 24.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
25. 25.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the proposition
26. 26.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
29. 29.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
30. 30.📝 The proposition team scores 199 marks and the opposition team scores 198 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
32. 32.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) linking with teammates (c) eye contact (d) a clear, steady voice
33. 33.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
35. 35.⏱️ 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?
36. 36.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
38. 38.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
40. 40.🎤 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

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