Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 390 · 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 answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
5. 5.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
7. 7.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “interesting” (c) “fair” (d) “stupid”
8. 8.🎤 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?
9. 9.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
13. 13.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
14. 14.📝 The proposition team scores 208 marks and the opposition team scores 197 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
15. 15.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
17. 17.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
18. 18.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it is not allowed (c) it wastes time (d) it shows good strategy
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 3 (c) 12 (d) 6
22. 22.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
24. 24.✋ A speech is 4 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?
25. 25.✋ A speech is 5 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?
26. 26.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 20, 33 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
31. 31.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) good pace and pauses
32. 32.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering in mid-speech (c) making a long speech (d) saying “On that point”
34. 34.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) about 15 seconds (c) about 2 minutes (d) the whole speech
35. 35.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear, steady voice (c) correct facts (d) strong evidence
38. 38.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
40. 40.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they can lose marks (d) they win

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