Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 267 · 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.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 32, 35 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
3. 3.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is against the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
6. 6.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) strong evidence
7. 7.✋ A speech is 5 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?
8. 8.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
9. 9.📝 The proposition team scores 233 marks and the opposition team scores 236 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
10. 10.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 37 for style and 75 in all. How many marks for strategy?
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
12. 12.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📝 The proposition team scores 186 marks and the opposition team scores 199 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
16. 16.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
17. 17.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
18. 18.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 30 for content, 37 for style and 83 in all. How many marks for strategy?
19. 19.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
23. 23.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎤 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
25. 25.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the proposition
29. 29.📝 The proposition team scores 225 marks and the opposition team scores 210 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
31. 31.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the judges
32. 32.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
33. 33.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
35. 35.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion

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