Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 941 · 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) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) confident posture
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
3. 3.✋ 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?
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
12. 12.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
13. 13.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 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?
14. 14.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
18. 18.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
20. 20.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
21. 21.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) asking off-topic things (c) shouting from your seat (d) arguing when declined
26. 26.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
27. 27.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
29. 29.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
32. 32.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they get a bonus
33. 33.🎤 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
34. 34.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the proposition (c) the judges (d) the audience
36. 36.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) good pace and pauses
38. 38.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 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?
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) defines the key words (d) must disprove the motion

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