Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 297 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
2. 2.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎤 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?
4. 4.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
5. 5.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
6. 6.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
8. 8.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) start shouting
9. 9.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
10. 10.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) content, style, strategy (c) jokes, length, volume (d) speed, size, shouting
11. 11.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 37 for content, 22 for style and 75 in all. How many marks for strategy?
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
13. 13.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎤 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?
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
17. 17.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
19. 19.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) answering opponents
21. 21.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This House…”
22. 22.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
23. 23.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in mid-speech (d) saying “On that point”
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
30. 30.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to judge content
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
32. 32.✋ 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?
33. 33.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the person asking (c) the audience (d) the speaker
34. 34.🎤 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
35. 35.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear team plan (c) correct facts (d) good use of time
38. 38.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite

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