Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 851 · 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 side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in minute one (c) asking off-topic things (d) sitting if declined
3. 3.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or previewing 3 points? (a) a short summary (b) previewing 3 points
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
6. 6.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) skip the ending
7. 7.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
9. 9.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) sum up and appeal (c) apologise (d) add a new point
10. 10.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) shouting from your seat (c) arguing when declined (d) mocking the speaker
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) briefly, then go on (c) ignore it (d) argue for minutes
16. 16.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to judge content
17. 17.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
18. 18.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
20. 20.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) shouting from your seat (c) arguing when declined (d) standing up to offer
21. 21.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
22. 22.🔍 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
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) asking a short question (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering nonstop
25. 25.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✋ A speech is 3 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?
27. 27.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
29. 29.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
30. 30.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
33. 33.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) correct facts
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
35. 35.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) talking before accepted (c) asking off-topic things (d) standing up to offer
38. 38.🏗️ 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
39. 39.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker

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