Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 189 · 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) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
2. 2.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
3. 3.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
5. 5.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
6. 6.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
8. 8.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
10. 10.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
11. 11.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 30 for content, 37 for style and 87 in all. How many marks for strategy?
13. 13.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
14. 14.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
17. 17.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) judges dislike it (c) it shows good strategy (d) it is not allowed
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 34 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
21. 21.🎤 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?
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence
26. 26.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to oppose”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) answers the proposition
30. 30.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) tell a long joke (c) start shouting (d) insult the motion
31. 31.🏗️ 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
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
33. 33.📝 The proposition team scores 254 marks and the opposition team scores 257 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) asking a short question (c) offering in mid-speech (d) standing up to offer
35. 35.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
36. 36.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
38. 38.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 3
39. 39.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?

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