Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 351 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
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.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
6. 6.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering a fair point (c) talking before accepted (d) offering in mid-speech
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
10. 10.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
12. 12.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
13. 13.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering in mid-speech (d) sitting if declined
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
20. 20.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕒 A debate slot is 45 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
24. 24.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) good pace and pauses (c) answering opponents (d) a clear team plan
26. 26.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
27. 27.🕒 A debate slot is 17 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
28. 28.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
29. 29.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
31. 31.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
32. 32.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
33. 33.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
34. 34.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) greet judges, opponents (c) start shouting (d) tell a long joke
35. 35.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
36. 36.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
38. 38.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 35 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?

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