Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 492 · 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: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
3. 3.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering nonstop (c) standing up to offer (d) making a long speech
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
7. 7.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
8. 8.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) good arguments (c) the longest speech (d) fancy clothes
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 3 with proof (b) greeting the judges
12. 12.🎤 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?
13. 13.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
15. 15.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
18. 18.✋ A speech is 6 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?
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
20. 20.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
21. 21.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 3 (c) 12 (d) 9
25. 25.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering in minute one (c) offering in mid-speech (d) making a long speech
26. 26.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) start a new point (c) ignore it (d) finish your sentence
28. 28.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
29. 29.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the loudest team
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) linking with teammates (c) eye contact (d) a clear, steady voice
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
32. 32.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
33. 33.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) defines the key words
35. 35.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
36. 36.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear team plan (b) relevant examples (c) eye contact (d) confident posture
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
39. 39.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 23 for content, 21 for style and 56 in all. How many marks for strategy?
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI

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