Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 381 · 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: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
2. 2.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good use of time (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) a clear, steady voice
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
4. 4.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
6. 6.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) clear reasoning (b) correct facts (c) eye contact (d) relevant examples
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) making a long speech (d) offering in mid-speech
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) standing up to offer (d) arguing when declined
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
10. 10.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.🎤 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?
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
16. 16.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking off-topic things (d) making a long speech
19. 19.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) standing up to offer (c) offering nonstop (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
21. 21.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
22. 22.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) sum up and appeal
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
24. 24.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
26. 26.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
28. 28.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
29. 29.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) eye contact (c) clear reasoning (d) good use of time
30. 30.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
31. 31.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) confident posture
32. 32.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 1 with proof (b) greeting the judges
36. 36.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
38. 38.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
40. 40.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time

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