Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 880 · 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
2. 2.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
6. 6.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
8. 8.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
9. 9.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
10. 10.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
11. 11.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) start a new point (c) ignore it (d) finish your sentence
12. 12.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 26 for style and 62 in all. How many marks for strategy?
13. 13.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
14. 14.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
15. 15.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the loudest team
16. 16.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) defines the key words
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
20. 20.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
23. 23.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) give up the speech (c) briefly, then go on (d) argue for minutes
25. 25.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) a speaker (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
28. 28.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
29. 29.✋ 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?
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
33. 33.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
39. 39.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
40. 40.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 28 for style and 72 in all. How many marks for strategy?

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