Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 243 · 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 part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
3. 3.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
4. 4.✋ 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?
5. 5.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the person asking
6. 6.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
7. 7.🎤 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
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 6
9. 9.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the judges
10. 10.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
11. 11.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering in minute one (d) asking off-topic things
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) eye contact (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
16. 16.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the judges (d) the audience
18. 18.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
19. 19.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 15 seconds (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 2 minutes (d) the whole speech
20. 20.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
23. 23.✋ A speech is 7 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?
24. 24.✋ A speech is 8 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?
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
26. 26.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
28. 28.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
30. 30.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
32. 32.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the topic statement (c) the last speech (d) the winner’s prize
33. 33.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
35. 35.🎤 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
36. 36.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
37. 37.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
38. 38.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
39. 39.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker

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