Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 198 · 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 side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
4. 4.🎤 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?
5. 5.🎤 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
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
7. 7.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering a fair point (d) offering in minute one
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
14. 14.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear team plan (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) confident posture
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) correct facts (d) confident posture
16. 16.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
17. 17.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
20. 20.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
21. 21.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
22. 22.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
24. 24.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
25. 25.🎤 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
26. 26.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
28. 28.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
29. 29.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
32. 32.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
33. 33.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good use of time (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
35. 35.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) in protected minutes (c) during the main points
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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