Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 212 · 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: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) strong evidence (c) linking with teammates (d) eye contact
3. 3.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to judge content (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
4. 4.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) speak faster (c) finish your sentence (d) ignore it
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
6. 6.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⏱️ A 2-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?
8. 8.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) relevant examples (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
10. 10.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the person asking (d) the speaker
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
18. 18.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
20. 20.🎤 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
21. 21.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
22. 22.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to oppose”
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
28. 28.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) add a new point (c) sum up and appeal (d) start a story
29. 29.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
33. 33.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
35. 35.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 28 for style and 65 in all. How many marks for strategy?
37. 37.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False

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