Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 163 · 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to propose”
6. 6.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
7. 7.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
8. 8.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
11. 11.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
14. 14.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) good use of time
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) talking before accepted (d) offering a fair point
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must prove the motion
20. 20.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 27 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
21. 21.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) content, style, strategy (c) speed, size, shouting (d) jokes, length, volume
22. 22.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
23. 23.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
25. 25.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) pause of input (c) point of information (d) point of interest
27. 27.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “you lot”
28. 28.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
29. 29.🎤 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
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
31. 31.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
32. 32.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “This House…”
33. 33.✋ 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?
34. 34.🎤 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?
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
36. 36.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
37. 37.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
40. 40.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False

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