Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 368 · 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) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
5. 5.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
7. 7.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) jokes, length, volume (c) dress, height, luck (d) speed, size, shouting
8. 8.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📝 The proposition team scores 200 marks and the opposition team scores 191 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the audience
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
14. 14.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) a clear team plan
15. 15.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
17. 17.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 25 for style and 65 in all. How many marks for strategy?
18. 18.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) insult the motion (c) start shouting (d) greet judges, opponents
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
21. 21.✋ 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?
22. 22.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 29, 25 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
23. 23.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) no clear meaning (c) two sides to argue (d) one right answer
24. 24.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
25. 25.🕒 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?
26. 26.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
28. 28.🏗️ 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
29. 29.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) judges dislike it
30. 30.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
31. 31.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “This House…”
32. 32.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
34. 34.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) good pace and pauses (c) good use of time (d) answering opponents
35. 35.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
36. 36.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) sit down politely (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
38. 38.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) the loudest voice (c) good arguments (d) fancy clothes
39. 39.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 27 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
40. 40.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion

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