Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 466 · 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 true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) speaks first
2. 2.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
4. 4.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
6. 6.🏗️ 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
7. 7.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they win (d) they get a bonus
8. 8.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
11. 11.🎤 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?
12. 12.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) asking a short question (c) shouting from your seat (d) saying “On that point”
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking a short question (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering a fair point
18. 18.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
20. 20.🕒 A debate slot is 24 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
22. 22.🏗️ 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
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
24. 24.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
25. 25.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
26. 26.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 27, 40 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
27. 27.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
28. 28.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) asking a short question (c) waiting to be accepted (d) saying “On that point”
30. 30.✋ A speech is 7 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?
31. 31.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
34. 34.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
35. 35.🎤 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?
36. 36.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 26, 35 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
37. 37.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
40. 40.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True

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