Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 240 · 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.✋ 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?
2. 2.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
4. 4.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “stupid” (c) “important” (d) “fair”
8. 8.💬 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) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
9. 9.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
12. 12.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 15 seconds (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 5 minutes (d) the whole speech
13. 13.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
15. 15.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
18. 18.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
20. 20.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
22. 22.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎤 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
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 2 with proof (b) stating your side
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
26. 26.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
27. 27.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
28. 28.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💬 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
30. 30.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
32. 32.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) standing up to offer (c) sitting if declined (d) shouting from your seat
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
35. 35.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
36. 36.⏱️ 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?
37. 37.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) confident posture (c) eye contact (d) relevant examples
38. 38.🎤 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 second speaker (c) the first speaker
39. 39.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False

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