Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 28 · 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 true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
3. 3.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
6. 6.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 34 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
11. 11.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
12. 12.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
16. 16.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 17 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
24. 24.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) making a long speech (c) shouting from your seat (d) waiting to be accepted
25. 25.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
26. 26.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) clear reasoning (d) good pace and pauses
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
31. 31.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Over and out.”
32. 32.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking a short question (c) standing up to offer (d) asking off-topic things
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must prove the motion
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) clear reasoning (c) good use of time (d) a clear team plan
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
36. 36.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it wastes time (c) judges dislike it (d) it shows good strategy
37. 37.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
39. 39.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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