Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 456 · 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 of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) making a long speech (c) offering in mid-speech (d) asking off-topic things
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
3. 3.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
5. 5.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
7. 7.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) guess on the day (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending
8. 8.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
13. 13.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
18. 18.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.🎤 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?
21. 21.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) talking before accepted (c) sitting if declined (d) arguing when declined
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
24. 24.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
25. 25.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
26. 26.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
27. 27.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the person asking
28. 28.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) answering opponents
30. 30.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
32. 32.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
36. 36.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
38. 38.🏗️ 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
39. 39.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) good arguments
40. 40.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?

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