Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 210 · 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 PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
3. 3.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) sitting if declined (c) asking off-topic things (d) waiting to be accepted
5. 5.📝 The proposition team scores 224 marks and the opposition team scores 232 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
8. 8.🎤 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
9. 9.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
14. 14.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) speaks first
17. 17.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
18. 18.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) strong evidence (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
24. 24.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) answering opponents (d) relevant examples
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
28. 28.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) good use of time (d) relevant examples
30. 30.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it is not allowed (c) it shows good strategy (d) judges dislike it
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
32. 32.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
34. 34.📝 The proposition team scores 230 marks and the opposition team scores 245 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
35. 35.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 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?
36. 36.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
38. 38.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
40. 40.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker

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