Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 275 · 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: “clear reasoning” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
3. 3.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
5. 5.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) a speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
6. 6.🎤 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
7. 7.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering in mid-speech (c) talking before accepted (d) waiting to be accepted
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) may test the definition (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
12. 12.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
13. 13.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) talking before accepted (c) offering nonstop (d) mocking the speaker
14. 14.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
15. 15.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) content, style, strategy (c) speed, size, shouting (d) dress, height, luck
16. 16.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
17. 17.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) may test the definition
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good use of time (c) clear reasoning (d) linking with teammates
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
24. 24.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
26. 26.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering nonstop (c) saying “On that point” (d) talking before accepted
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
29. 29.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
31. 31.✋ 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?
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
35. 35.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to oppose”
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
38. 38.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in mid-speech (d) arguing when declined
39. 39.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?

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