Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 392 · 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 of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) strong evidence (c) a clear team plan (d) good pace and pauses
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
8. 8.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
9. 9.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
10. 10.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
12. 12.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
17. 17.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good use of time (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) strong evidence
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) making a long speech (c) offering a fair point (d) offering in minute one
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) making a long speech (c) asking a short question (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
23. 23.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
24. 24.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
25. 25.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
26. 26.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) no clear meaning (c) two sides to argue (d) one right answer
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) good use of time (c) clear reasoning (d) strong evidence
28. 28.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
30. 30.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
32. 32.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “those people”
33. 33.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the last speech
34. 34.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
36. 36.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
40. 40.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition

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