Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 454 · 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.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) jokes, length, volume (c) content, style, strategy (d) speed, size, shouting
2. 2.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
4. 4.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) asking off-topic things (c) standing up to offer (d) offering a fair point
6. 6.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) piece of idea (c) point of interest (d) pause of input
7. 7.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to judge content (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
9. 9.✋ A speech is 4 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?
10. 10.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) clear reasoning (c) confident posture (d) a clear team plan
11. 11.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
12. 12.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
13. 13.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) eye contact
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
20. 20.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
21. 21.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
22. 22.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
23. 23.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) start shouting (d) greet judges, opponents
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
26. 26.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion
28. 28.🕒 A debate slot is 36 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
29. 29.✋ 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?
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
31. 31.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
34. 34.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) a speaker (d) the audience
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
37. 37.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) saying “On that point” (c) mocking the speaker (d) offering a fair point
38. 38.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) offering nonstop (c) mocking the speaker (d) talking before accepted
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”

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