Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 393 · 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.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or previewing 3 points? (a) a short summary (b) previewing 3 points
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering in mid-speech (d) asking a short question
5. 5.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
6. 6.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 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?
7. 7.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
10. 10.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
11. 11.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) waiting to be accepted (c) talking before accepted (d) standing up to offer
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.🎤 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
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
18. 18.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
20. 20.🎤 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?
21. 21.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) standing up to offer (c) talking before accepted (d) asking off-topic things
22. 22.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
23. 23.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) judges dislike it (c) it shows good strategy (d) it is not allowed
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
25. 25.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
28. 28.✋ A speech is 6 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?
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
30. 30.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
31. 31.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
33. 33.🎤 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
34. 34.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 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?
35. 35.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
37. 37.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) is for the motion
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
40. 40.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False

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