Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 473 · 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.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
3. 3.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 39, 20 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
6. 6.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
7. 7.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
8. 8.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
9. 9.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Breaking news…”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) shouting from your seat (c) standing up to offer (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
11. 11.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
13. 13.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
14. 14.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) relevant examples (d) eye contact
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
20. 20.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
21. 21.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
24. 24.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.✋ A speech is 8 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?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in minute one (c) sitting if declined (d) shouting from your seat
27. 27.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
28. 28.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
29. 29.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
30. 30.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
31. 31.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
33. 33.🎤 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?
34. 34.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
37. 37.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
38. 38.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) speaks first
40. 40.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) time it in practice (c) skip the ending (d) guess on the day

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