Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 286 · 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 a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) making a long speech (c) standing up to offer (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
3. 3.✋ 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?
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 1 with proof (b) greeting the judges
5. 5.🎤 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
6. 6.🕒 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?
7. 7.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
8. 8.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
9. 9.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 28 for content, 25 for style and 64 in all. How many marks for strategy?
10. 10.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
13. 13.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) defines the key words (d) is against the motion
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
17. 17.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the loudest team (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
21. 21.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good use of time (b) good pace and pauses (c) strong evidence (d) a clear team plan
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
24. 24.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
25. 25.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 24 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
27. 27.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) strong evidence (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts
28. 28.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
29. 29.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
31. 31.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) judges dislike it
32. 32.💬 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
33. 33.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
36. 36.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 34, 31 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
39. 39.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear team plan (c) confident posture (d) good use of time
40. 40.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”

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