Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 21 · 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 the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
3. 3.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
5. 5.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
8. 8.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) confident posture (c) linking with teammates (d) clear reasoning
9. 9.🏗️ 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
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
11. 11.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speaker
12. 12.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) jokes, length, volume (c) content, style, strategy (d) dress, height, luck
13. 13.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
14. 14.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the judges
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
16. 16.✋ A speech is 7 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?
17. 17.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the audience
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
19. 19.📝 The proposition team scores 223 marks and the opposition team scores 237 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
20. 20.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
22. 22.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
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 a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
25. 25.🎤 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
26. 26.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
27. 27.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the topic statement (d) the last speech
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
31. 31.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
32. 32.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) standing up to offer (c) offering in mid-speech (d) making a long speech
33. 33.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) answers the proposition
35. 35.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
36. 36.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 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?
37. 37.True or false: “asking a short question” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
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.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
40. 40.🎤 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?

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