Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 227 · 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) clear reasoning (b) relevant examples (c) answering opponents (d) correct facts
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
4. 4.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
6. 6.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) offering a fair point (c) waiting to be accepted (d) shouting from your seat
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
9. 9.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 9
11. 11.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
12. 12.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) a hidden answer (c) two sides to argue (d) no clear meaning
14. 14.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
17. 17.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) clear reasoning
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear, steady voice (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
21. 21.🎤 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
22. 22.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
24. 24.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) point of information
25. 25.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
27. 27.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
30. 30.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
32. 32.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
33. 33.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
35. 35.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) confident posture (c) correct facts (d) answering opponents
36. 36.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
38. 38.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
39. 39.💬 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) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite

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