Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 175 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in minute one (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
6. 6.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) keep talking (c) stay standing (d) sit down politely
7. 7.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
10. 10.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
13. 13.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) guess on the day
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
17. 17.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the loudest team (c) the judges (d) the timekeeper
18. 18.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
21. 21.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
22. 22.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the topic statement (c) the last speech (d) the winner’s prize
23. 23.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
24. 24.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) insult the motion (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
25. 25.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
27. 27.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
28. 28.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
30. 30.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
31. 31.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) finish your sentence (d) speak faster
32. 32.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
34. 34.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
39. 39.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) 3
40. 40.✋ A speech is 8 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?

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