Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 311 · 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.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
6. 6.🏗️ 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
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
8. 8.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
9. 9.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
10. 10.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) apologise (c) sum up and appeal (d) add a new point
11. 11.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
14. 14.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) standing up to offer (c) offering in mid-speech (d) saying “On that point”
15. 15.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) eye contact (d) a clear team plan
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
19. 19.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
21. 21.📝 The proposition team scores 248 marks and the opposition team scores 246 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
24. 24.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 25 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
25. 25.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 15 seconds (b) the whole speech (c) about 2 minutes (d) about 5 minutes
26. 26.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
29. 29.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
30. 30.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
31. 31.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
32. 32.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
33. 33.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) relevant examples (c) answering opponents (d) clear reasoning
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) good pace and pauses (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker

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