Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 346 · 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 3-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?
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
3. 3.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
4. 4.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) waiting to be accepted (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) standing up to offer
5. 5.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
6. 6.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) sit down politely (c) stay standing (d) keep talking
7. 7.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
8. 8.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 29, 27 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
10. 10.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) mocking the speaker (c) saying “On that point” (d) talking before accepted
11. 11.🎤 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering in mid-speech (c) offering in minute one (d) asking off-topic things
13. 13.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
16. 16.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
17. 17.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
18. 18.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
20. 20.✋ A speech is 7 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.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it wastes time (c) it shows good strategy (d) it is not allowed
22. 22.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
25. 25.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering in minute one (c) sitting if declined (d) offering in mid-speech
27. 27.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🕒 A debate slot is 16 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
29. 29.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
31. 31.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 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?
32. 32.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the timekeeper
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
34. 34.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 26, 34 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
35. 35.✋ A speech is 6 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?
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
37. 37.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
38. 38.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) standing up to offer (c) offering in mid-speech (d) mocking the speaker
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
40. 40.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True

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