Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 39 · 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 side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
3. 3.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
4. 4.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
8. 8.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 39 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.🎤 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
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
13. 13.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
14. 14.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
15. 15.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
17. 17.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) relevant examples (c) correct facts (d) linking with teammates
19. 19.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
20. 20.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the timekeeper
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
22. 22.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.✋ A speech is 3 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?
24. 24.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
25. 25.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear, steady voice
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
28. 28.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
31. 31.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) apologise (c) sum up and appeal (d) add a new point
33. 33.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.📝 The proposition team scores 224 marks and the opposition team scores 232 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
35. 35.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) pause of input (c) point of information (d) point of interest
36. 36.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) during the main points (c) in the middle minutes
40. 40.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the last speaker

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