Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 516 · 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.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
2. 2.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
8. 8.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) must disprove the motion (d) is against the motion
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
12. 12.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
17. 17.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) answers the proposition
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 37 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
20. 20.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
21. 21.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
24. 24.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
28. 28.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
29. 29.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
30. 30.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
31. 31.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
32. 32.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) strong evidence (d) confident posture
33. 33.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
34. 34.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
35. 35.⏱️ A 2-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?
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
38. 38.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
40. 40.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker

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