Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 970 · 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 side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
3. 3.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) defines the key words
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
7. 7.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
9. 9.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
12. 12.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 20, 35 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
13. 13.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
15. 15.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
16. 16.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
17. 17.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
19. 19.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) finish your sentence (d) speak faster
20. 20.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
21. 21.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) making a long speech (c) standing up to offer (d) saying “On that point”
22. 22.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 31, 35 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
23. 23.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
25. 25.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
26. 26.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
27. 27.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
28. 28.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
29. 29.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 3
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
33. 33.📝 The proposition team scores 186 marks and the opposition team scores 193 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
35. 35.🎤 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
36. 36.🎤 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
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
38. 38.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) mocking the speaker (c) shouting from your seat (d) offering nonstop
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence

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