Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 326 · 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 has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
2. 2.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
4. 4.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
5. 5.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
6. 6.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
7. 7.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
10. 10.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
14. 14.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
17. 17.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
18. 18.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
19. 19.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
20. 20.✋ 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?
21. 21.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
23. 23.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
24. 24.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
25. 25.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
26. 26.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) good use of time (c) relevant examples (d) strong evidence
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the person asking
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
33. 33.🕒 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?
34. 34.✋ A speech is 4 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?
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
37. 37.📝 The proposition team scores 183 marks and the opposition team scores 197 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?

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