Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 29 · 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 opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
2. 2.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.✋ A speech is 8 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?
5. 5.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
7. 7.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
10. 10.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✋ A speech is 3 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?
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) talking before accepted (c) asking off-topic things (d) sitting if declined
13. 13.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) relevant examples (c) answering opponents (d) good use of time
14. 14.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
16. 16.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
17. 17.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
20. 20.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) relevant examples (d) eye contact
25. 25.⏱️ 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?
26. 26.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) standing up to offer (c) sitting if declined (d) offering a fair point
28. 28.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
29. 29.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
30. 30.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
33. 33.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
36. 36.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
38. 38.🎤 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
39. 39.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the audience (d) the opposition
40. 40.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition

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