Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 412 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
2. 2.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) waiting to be accepted (c) offering in minute one (d) making a long speech
3. 3.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
5. 5.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
6. 6.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) strong evidence (d) a clear, steady voice
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
10. 10.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) strong evidence
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
17. 17.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
18. 18.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) is for the motion
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
23. 23.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) sum up and appeal (c) apologise (d) add a new point
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) eye contact (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
26. 26.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering in minute one (d) asking a short question
27. 27.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
28. 28.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) insult the motion (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
29. 29.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) linking with teammates (c) eye contact (d) clear reasoning
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) relevant examples (d) confident posture
34. 34.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
35. 35.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
36. 36.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
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: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) judges dislike it
40. 40.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions

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