Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 97 · 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 on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.✋ A speech is 6 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.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) defines the key words
5. 5.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⏱️ A 4-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?
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
10. 10.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) strong evidence (c) eye contact (d) good use of time
11. 11.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.✋ A speech is 5 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?
13. 13.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
16. 16.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
20. 20.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎤 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?
22. 22.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
23. 23.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🕒 A debate slot is 50 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) eye contact
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
33. 33.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
34. 34.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
36. 36.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “important” (d) “interesting”
39. 39.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition

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