Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 173 · 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: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎤 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?
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering in mid-speech (c) offering in minute one (d) sitting if declined
4. 4.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the opposition
5. 5.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) speaks first
8. 8.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
11. 11.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good use of time (d) clear reasoning
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
16. 16.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) the whole speech (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 2 minutes
18. 18.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
19. 19.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “Dear diary…”
20. 20.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
22. 22.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
23. 23.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 24 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
26. 26.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
28. 28.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) greet judges, opponents
29. 29.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 36 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
30. 30.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) speak faster (c) start a new point (d) ignore it
31. 31.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) relevant examples (d) correct facts
33. 33.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) relevant examples (c) a clear team plan (d) good pace and pauses
34. 34.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good use of time (b) a clear, steady voice (c) strong evidence (d) correct facts
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?

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