Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 344 · 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.📝 The proposition team scores 207 marks and the opposition team scores 219 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
2. 2.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) relevant examples
4. 4.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) strong evidence (c) relevant examples (d) answering opponents
5. 5.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of information (c) point of interest (d) piece of idea
6. 6.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
7. 7.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) making a long speech (c) mocking the speaker (d) saying “On that point”
8. 8.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) a clear team plan (c) a clear, steady voice (d) correct facts
9. 9.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
11. 11.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
13. 13.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎤 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?
15. 15.✋ 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?
16. 16.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 1 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 1 with proof
18. 18.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
19. 19.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
20. 20.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
23. 23.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
24. 24.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a short summary? (a) greeting the judges (b) a short summary
27. 27.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
28. 28.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
31. 31.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) confident posture
34. 34.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
36. 36.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
37. 37.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?

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