Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 837 · 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.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) answering opponents
3. 3.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the topic statement (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the timekeeper
4. 4.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
6. 6.⏱️ A 2-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?
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
8. 8.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Breaking news…”
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
11. 11.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.📝 The proposition team scores 222 marks and the opposition team scores 214 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
14. 14.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
16. 16.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 39 for content, 34 for style and 86 in all. How many marks for strategy?
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
19. 19.⏱️ 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?
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
21. 21.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
22. 22.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 2 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 2 with proof
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
27. 27.🏗️ 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
28. 28.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
31. 31.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) answering opponents (c) eye contact (d) a clear, steady voice
32. 32.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
33. 33.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
34. 34.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
39. 39.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
40. 40.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 37, 21 and 14. What is the total out of 100?

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