Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 841 · 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 part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 38 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
6. 6.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.✋ A speech is 5 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?
8. 8.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
9. 9.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) no clear meaning (c) one right answer (d) two sides to argue
10. 10.📝 The proposition team scores 254 marks and the opposition team scores 255 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
11. 11.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
14. 14.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the person asking (d) the speaker
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
16. 16.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the judges (d) the audience
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
20. 20.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
23. 23.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) speaks first
27. 27.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
28. 28.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) argue with them (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) offering a fair point (c) talking before accepted (d) sitting if declined
33. 33.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) speed, size, shouting (c) dress, height, luck (d) jokes, length, volume
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
35. 35.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it is not allowed (c) it wastes time (d) it shows good strategy
36. 36.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) relevant examples
37. 37.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
38. 38.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “interesting” (c) “important” (d) “stupid”
39. 39.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?

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