Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 406 · 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 line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
2. 2.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
4. 4.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) correct facts
6. 6.🎤 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
7. 7.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
8. 8.📝 The proposition team scores 258 marks and the opposition team scores 254 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 43 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
12. 12.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
13. 13.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) sitting if declined (c) asking off-topic things (d) mocking the speaker
14. 14.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
17. 17.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
19. 19.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the longest speech (c) fancy clothes (d) the loudest voice
20. 20.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
21. 21.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
24. 24.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
25. 25.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
28. 28.🎤 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?
29. 29.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 23 for style and 59 in all. How many marks for strategy?
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) must prove the motion
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 3
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
36. 36.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
38. 38.🎤 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?
39. 39.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) clear reasoning (c) eye contact (d) a clear team plan
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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