Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 486 · 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: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
6. 6.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
7. 7.✋ 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?
8. 8.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 29 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
13. 13.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 35, 30 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
15. 15.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 27, 20 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
16. 16.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
17. 17.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
18. 18.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) linking with teammates (c) strong evidence (d) clear reasoning
19. 19.📝 The proposition team scores 223 marks and the opposition team scores 228 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
20. 20.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
21. 21.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to waste time (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
23. 23.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
24. 24.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
25. 25.🎤 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?
26. 26.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the audience
27. 27.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.🎤 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?
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
30. 30.🎤 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?
31. 31.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) answering opponents (d) a clear, steady voice
34. 34.🎤 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?
35. 35.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
36. 36.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 33, 20 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
37. 37.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
38. 38.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?

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