Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 231 · 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: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✋ A speech is 3 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?
4. 4.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
5. 5.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
7. 7.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
8. 8.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) linking with teammates (c) confident posture (d) relevant examples
9. 9.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the opposition
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
11. 11.⏱️ A 2-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?
12. 12.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
14. 14.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
17. 17.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
20. 20.🎤 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
21. 21.📝 The proposition team scores 206 marks and the opposition team scores 202 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
22. 22.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
24. 24.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) eye contact
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
27. 27.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) making a long speech (c) sitting if declined (d) asking a short question
28. 28.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the opposition
29. 29.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering in minute one (d) talking before accepted
31. 31.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
33. 33.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
35. 35.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) briefly, then go on (c) give up the speech (d) argue for minutes
36. 36.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✋ A speech is 6 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?
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
39. 39.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
40. 40.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) linking with teammates

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