Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 378 · 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 PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
3. 3.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
5. 5.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
8. 8.✋ 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?
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
10. 10.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear, steady voice
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
13. 13.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) a hidden answer (c) no clear meaning (d) one right answer
17. 17.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 33 for style and 67 in all. How many marks for strategy?
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.🎤 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
20. 20.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
23. 23.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
25. 25.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
26. 26.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
27. 27.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
29. 29.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 30 for content, 40 for style and 90 in all. How many marks for strategy?
32. 32.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) guess on the day
33. 33.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) good arguments
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
35. 35.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) making a long speech (d) standing up to offer
36. 36.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) shouting from your seat (c) making a long speech (d) asking a short question
38. 38.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
39. 39.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 2 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 2 with proof

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