Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 257 · 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: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
3. 3.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) speaks first
6. 6.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is against the motion
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
13. 13.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
15. 15.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the opposition
16. 16.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
17. 17.🎤 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?
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
26. 26.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) tell a long joke (c) insult the motion (d) greet judges, opponents
27. 27.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
28. 28.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) no clear meaning
29. 29.🕒 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?
30. 30.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
33. 33.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
35. 35.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) a speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
36. 36.💬 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) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
37. 37.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.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
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point

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