Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 228 · 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 must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
4. 4.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
7. 7.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
8. 8.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
12. 12.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
14. 14.⏱️ A 4-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?
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
16. 16.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) add a new point (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
20. 20.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
23. 23.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
24. 24.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
25. 25.📝 The proposition team scores 189 marks and the opposition team scores 196 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
28. 28.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 15 seconds (b) about 2 minutes (c) the whole speech (d) about 5 minutes
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
30. 30.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
32. 32.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
34. 34.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) defines the key words
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 14 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
39. 39.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) is against the motion

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