Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 162 · 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.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
3. 3.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
5. 5.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
6. 6.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) relevant examples (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
7. 7.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
8. 8.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) making a long speech (c) arguing when declined (d) offering a fair point
9. 9.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Dear diary…”
10. 10.🎤 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?
11. 11.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
13. 13.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) sitting if declined (c) offering nonstop (d) saying “On that point”
14. 14.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
15. 15.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
17. 17.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) standing up to offer (c) making a long speech (d) arguing when declined
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering in minute one (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
24. 24.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
25. 25.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
26. 26.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) greet judges, opponents
28. 28.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
31. 31.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) clear reasoning (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
35. 35.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 35 for style and 67 in all. How many marks for strategy?
36. 36.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
38. 38.🕒 A debate slot is 18 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition

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