Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 870 · 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 proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) defines the key words
2. 2.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
3. 3.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
4. 4.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) offering nonstop (c) standing up to offer (d) asking a short question
6. 6.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 16 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 1 with proof (b) greeting the judges
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.📝 The proposition team scores 242 marks and the opposition team scores 238 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
14. 14.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🕒 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?
16. 16.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
17. 17.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) offering in mid-speech (c) saying “On that point” (d) making a long speech
19. 19.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 12 (c) 9 (d) 6
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
24. 24.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 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?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) offering a fair point (c) standing up to offer (d) asking off-topic things
27. 27.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
29. 29.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
30. 30.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
31. 31.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
33. 33.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
39. 39.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite

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