Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 176 · 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.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
2. 2.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to judge content
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
4. 4.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
6. 6.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “interesting” (c) “stupid” (d) “fair”
7. 7.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
8. 8.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
9. 9.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 6 (d) 3
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
12. 12.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) strong evidence
13. 13.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
14. 14.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
15. 15.✋ A speech is 3 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?
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
18. 18.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
20. 20.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) ignore it (d) speak faster
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
24. 24.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.🎤 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?
27. 27.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
29. 29.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
30. 30.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 20 for style and 61 in all. How many marks for strategy?
31. 31.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) offering nonstop (c) offering a fair point (d) standing up to offer
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse rivals (c) judges can follow you (d) to hide them
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
37. 37.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
40. 40.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition

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