Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 514 · 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 our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
2. 2.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the opposition
3. 3.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
4. 4.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 37 for content, 26 for style and 77 in all. How many marks for strategy?
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
6. 6.✋ A speech is 7 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?
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) eye contact
12. 12.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
13. 13.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Breaking news…”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) defines the key words (d) must disprove the motion
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
16. 16.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) jokes, length, volume
17. 17.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
19. 19.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
20. 20.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
21. 21.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
22. 22.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) good arguments
23. 23.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
24. 24.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) waiting to be accepted (c) arguing when declined (d) mocking the speaker
25. 25.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
26. 26.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
28. 28.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
30. 30.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 32, 29 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
38. 38.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable

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