Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 291 · 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.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
2. 2.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “interesting” (c) “fair” (d) “important”
4. 4.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.🎤 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
11. 11.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
12. 12.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) offering in minute one (c) standing up to offer (d) arguing when declined
15. 15.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) finish your sentence (d) speak faster
16. 16.✋ 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?
17. 17.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
18. 18.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
20. 20.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
21. 21.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
24. 24.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) sum up and appeal (c) apologise (d) start a story
26. 26.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
28. 28.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
30. 30.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
31. 31.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.📝 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
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) must prove the motion
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) arguing when declined (c) sitting if declined (d) mocking the speaker
38. 38.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
40. 40.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False

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