Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 405 · 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.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
2. 2.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
4. 4.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
5. 5.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
6. 6.🎤 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
7. 7.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) talking before accepted (c) standing up to offer (d) asking a short question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
11. 11.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
14. 14.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
15. 15.✋ A speech is 8 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?
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
17. 17.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
18. 18.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) relevant examples (c) answering opponents (d) a clear team plan
22. 22.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
23. 23.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) stay standing (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
30. 30.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.🎤 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?
36. 36.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
37. 37.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
38. 38.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the audience
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI

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