Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 902 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering in minute one (d) making a long speech
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
3. 3.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
6. 6.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to judge content (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) standing up to offer (c) shouting from your seat (d) offering a fair point
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
9. 9.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
11. 11.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
14. 14.🎤 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?
15. 15.✋ A speech is 4 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?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) good pace and pauses (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear, steady voice
17. 17.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
20. 20.✋ 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?
21. 21.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) a speaker
24. 24.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
27. 27.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
29. 29.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 9
32. 32.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
34. 34.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they win
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
36. 36.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) confident posture
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite

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