Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 141 · 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.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) ignore it (c) give up the speech (d) briefly, then go on
2. 2.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) making a long speech (c) asking off-topic things (d) waiting to be accepted
3. 3.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) good arguments (c) the longest speech (d) fancy clothes
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
7. 7.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
8. 8.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
12. 12.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
13. 13.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
14. 14.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
15. 15.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
16. 16.True or false: “asking a short question” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) a clear team plan (c) linking with teammates (d) answering opponents
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the topic statement (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speech
22. 22.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the timekeeper (c) the speaker (d) the audience
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
24. 24.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering nonstop (d) offering in minute one
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
28. 28.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) guess on the day (d) write it at the venue
29. 29.⏱️ 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?
30. 30.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “stupid” (c) “fair” (d) “interesting”
31. 31.✋ A speech is 4 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?
32. 32.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “you lot” (d) “those people”
34. 34.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) start shouting (c) tell a long joke (d) insult the motion
35. 35.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) content, style, strategy (d) speed, size, shouting
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
38. 38.🎤 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?
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
40. 40.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in protected minutes (c) in the middle minutes

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