Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 46 · 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.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) shouting from your seat (c) mocking the speaker (d) standing up to offer
3. 3.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
6. 6.📝 The proposition team scores 252 marks and the opposition team scores 237 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
7. 7.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering a fair point (c) mocking the speaker (d) waiting to be accepted
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering in mid-speech (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) arguing when declined
12. 12.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
14. 14.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 23 for style and 78 in all. How many marks for strategy?
15. 15.📝 The proposition team scores 215 marks and the opposition team scores 227 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
17. 17.✋ 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?
18. 18.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
19. 19.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
21. 21.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
23. 23.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) argue for minutes (c) give up the speech (d) ignore it
24. 24.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 30 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
25. 25.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
27. 27.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
28. 28.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
30. 30.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 25 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
31. 31.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) correct facts
32. 32.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the last speaker (d) the audience
33. 33.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
34. 34.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) relevant examples (c) linking with teammates (d) good pace and pauses
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 3 (c) 9 (d) 6
36. 36.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
37. 37.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
38. 38.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.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
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence

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