Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 833 · 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.📝 The proposition team scores 202 marks and the opposition team scores 194 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
2. 2.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it wastes time (c) it shows good strategy (d) it is not allowed
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
7. 7.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
9. 9.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) no clear meaning
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Whatever.”
12. 12.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) shouting from your seat (c) talking before accepted (d) mocking the speaker
14. 14.🎤 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?
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) correct facts (d) confident posture
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
20. 20.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
22. 22.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the timekeeper (d) the loudest team
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
24. 24.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
25. 25.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the last speaker (d) the timekeeper
26. 26.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) sum up and appeal (c) start a story (d) add a new point
27. 27.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) good pace and pauses
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
33. 33.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
38. 38.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
39. 39.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
40. 40.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) eye contact (c) confident posture (d) relevant examples

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