Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 95 · 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 debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 6
4. 4.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) a speaker
5. 5.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) speaks first (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
8. 8.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) apologise (c) start a story (d) sum up and appeal
9. 9.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
11. 11.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
12. 12.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
13. 13.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
17. 17.🎤 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
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
19. 19.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
21. 21.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) the longest speech (c) good arguments (d) fancy clothes
23. 23.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
24. 24.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
26. 26.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) nothing at all
27. 27.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
31. 31.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
33. 33.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) judges dislike it (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
34. 34.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 36 for content, 20 for style and 75 in all. How many marks for strategy?
35. 35.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎤 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?
37. 37.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) judges can follow you (c) to hide them (d) to confuse rivals
38. 38.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
39. 39.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) time it in practice (c) skip the ending (d) guess on the day
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering in mid-speech (c) standing up to offer (d) sitting if declined

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