Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 497 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
2. 2.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
3. 3.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the proposition
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
7. 7.✋ 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?
8. 8.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
10. 10.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
11. 11.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) correct facts (d) good use of time
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
14. 14.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
15. 15.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
16. 16.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
18. 18.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 34 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
20. 20.🎤 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?
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
22. 22.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) sit down politely (c) keep talking (d) stay standing
24. 24.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) confident posture (c) correct facts (d) linking with teammates
25. 25.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the opposition
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
30. 30.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 39 for content, 35 for style and 90 in all. How many marks for strategy?
31. 31.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
34. 34.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Breaking news…”
35. 35.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
38. 38.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI

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