Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 1 · 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 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) correct facts (c) eye contact (d) relevant examples
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
6. 6.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 36 for content, 33 for style and 80 in all. How many marks for strategy?
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
8. 8.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 32 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
11. 11.🕒 A debate slot is 45 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
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.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 30 for style and 86 in all. How many marks for strategy?
14. 14.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
16. 16.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) eye contact (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
20. 20.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
21. 21.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
22. 22.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
23. 23.🎤 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
24. 24.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
26. 26.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
28. 28.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) ignore it (c) argue for minutes (d) briefly, then go on
29. 29.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) must prove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
30. 30.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
34. 34.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
36. 36.🎤 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
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
39. 39.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True

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