Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 38 · 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.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
4. 4.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
5. 5.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) defines the key words (d) must disprove the motion
7. 7.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎤 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?
9. 9.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
12. 12.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
13. 13.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
14. 14.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
16. 16.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
18. 18.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) relevant examples (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
20. 20.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
23. 23.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
24. 24.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
26. 26.⏱️ 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?
27. 27.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
28. 28.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
29. 29.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
31. 31.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
34. 34.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
39. 39.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI

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