Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 503 · 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
2. 2.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
5. 5.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
7. 7.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
8. 8.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
12. 12.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
14. 14.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
16. 16.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
17. 17.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
18. 18.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 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?
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) confident posture (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
24. 24.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to choose motions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to ask questions
25. 25.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering a fair point (c) sitting if declined (d) offering in minute one
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
29. 29.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
31. 31.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) tell a long joke (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
32. 32.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) correct facts
33. 33.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
34. 34.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
36. 36.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
38. 38.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
39. 39.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) clear reasoning

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