Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 903 · 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
2. 2.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) time it in practice
4. 4.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 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?
5. 5.✋ A speech is 8 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?
6. 6.🏗️ 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) explain (c) link (d) evidence
7. 7.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
10. 10.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the topic statement (c) the last speech (d) the winner’s prize
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
12. 12.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
14. 14.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
18. 18.✋ A speech is 7 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?
19. 19.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in protected minutes (c) in the middle minutes
20. 20.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”
21. 21.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
22. 22.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
25. 25.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
26. 26.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
27. 27.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
28. 28.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
29. 29.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
30. 30.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
32. 32.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
34. 34.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the speaker
35. 35.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) correct facts (c) strong evidence (d) clear reasoning
38. 38.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) must disprove the motion
39. 39.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 26 for content, 39 for style and 77 in all. How many marks for strategy?
40. 40.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True

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