Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 98 · 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) arguing when declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) shouting from your seat (d) standing up to offer
2. 2.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
3. 3.⏱️ A 4-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?
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
7. 7.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✋ A speech is 8 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?
9. 9.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to choose motions
10. 10.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.✋ A speech is 7 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?
12. 12.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
13. 13.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⏱️ 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?
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
16. 16.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
17. 17.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) making a long speech (c) standing up to offer (d) offering nonstop
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
20. 20.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) saying “On that point” (c) making a long speech (d) offering in mid-speech
22. 22.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
23. 23.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 36 for style and 83 in all. How many marks for strategy?
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
26. 26.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
27. 27.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
30. 30.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
35. 35.✋ 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?
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) eye contact (c) confident posture (d) correct facts
37. 37.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) may test the definition
38. 38.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) mocking the speaker (d) saying “On that point”
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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