Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 943 · 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.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 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?
2. 2.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) keep talking (c) argue with them (d) stay standing
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
5. 5.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) relevant examples
6. 6.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) defines the key words
8. 8.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
9. 9.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 27 for content, 32 for style and 70 in all. How many marks for strategy?
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) good pace and pauses (d) eye contact
13. 13.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) arguing when declined (d) saying “On that point”
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
17. 17.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear team plan
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
21. 21.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 31 for content, 35 for style and 86 in all. How many marks for strategy?
22. 22.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
25. 25.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it shows good strategy (c) judges dislike it (d) it is not allowed
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
27. 27.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
29. 29.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
30. 30.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 3 (c) 9 (d) 12
34. 34.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to waste time (c) to hide them (d) judges can follow you
35. 35.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) arguing when declined (c) offering a fair point (d) saying “On that point”
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 39 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.🕒 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?
39. 39.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 32 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite

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