Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 274 · 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 of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
3. 3.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) offering a fair point (c) asking off-topic things (d) talking before accepted
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.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) saying “On that point” (c) mocking the speaker (d) asking a short question
7. 7.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering in minute one (c) shouting from your seat (d) offering a fair point
8. 8.🎤 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
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
10. 10.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
11. 11.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
15. 15.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
17. 17.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) good use of time (c) good pace and pauses (d) correct facts
18. 18.🕒 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?
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 28 for content, 22 for style and 66 in all. How many marks for strategy?
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
23. 23.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
24. 24.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
26. 26.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to choose motions
27. 27.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
28. 28.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
29. 29.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
30. 30.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) judges dislike it
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
32. 32.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
33. 33.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
34. 34.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) confident posture
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) waiting to be accepted (c) making a long speech (d) shouting from your seat
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
38. 38.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “stupid” (c) “fair” (d) “important”
39. 39.📝 The proposition team scores 251 marks and the opposition team scores 242 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
40. 40.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 40, 26 and 14. What is the total out of 100?

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