Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 370 · 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 a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) eye contact (c) answering opponents (d) linking with teammates
3. 3.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
5. 5.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) standing up to offer (c) sitting if declined (d) saying “On that point”
8. 8.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or greeting the judges? (a) a short summary (b) greeting the judges
10. 10.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it is not allowed (c) it shows good strategy (d) judges dislike it
13. 13.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) strong evidence (c) answering opponents (d) good use of time
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) defines the key words
17. 17.🕒 A debate slot is 34 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
18. 18.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
20. 20.✋ A speech is 8 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.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
24. 24.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) good pace and pauses (c) relevant examples (d) linking with teammates
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering nonstop (d) mocking the speaker
30. 30.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
33. 33.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 2 minutes (b) about 15 seconds (c) the whole speech (d) about 5 minutes
34. 34.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
36. 36.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) clear reasoning (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
38. 38.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 35 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content

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