Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 361 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering a fair point (c) standing up to offer (d) mocking the speaker
3. 3.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) good pace and pauses (d) strong evidence
5. 5.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
7. 7.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) good arguments
8. 8.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 39 for content, 20 for style and 75 in all. How many marks for strategy?
9. 9.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
10. 10.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
13. 13.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
14. 14.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 20, 20 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
16. 16.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
17. 17.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering in mid-speech (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
19. 19.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) defines the key words
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
21. 21.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 32 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) speaks first (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
26. 26.🎤 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?
27. 27.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
28. 28.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) speed, size, shouting (d) content, style, strategy
30. 30.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
31. 31.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) strong evidence (c) eye contact (d) clear reasoning
34. 34.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 6 (c) 3 (d) 9
37. 37.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) sum up and appeal (c) add a new point (d) start a story
38. 38.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) relevant examples (c) confident posture (d) strong evidence
39. 39.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
40. 40.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition

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