Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 258 · 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: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
7. 7.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
8. 8.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
10. 10.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must prove the motion
11. 11.🎤 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
12. 12.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
13. 13.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the judges
14. 14.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
15. 15.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
17. 17.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
21. 21.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
25. 25.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) eye contact (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
27. 27.💬 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) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
28. 28.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it shows good strategy (c) judges dislike it (d) it is not allowed
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
30. 30.🎤 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
31. 31.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
32. 32.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
38. 38.🎤 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
39. 39.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech

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