Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 519 · 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 part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
2. 2.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear team plan (d) good use of time
3. 3.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
6. 6.🎤 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?
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
8. 8.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) clear reasoning (d) linking with teammates
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
12. 12.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) start shouting (d) greet judges, opponents
13. 13.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or stating your side? (a) greeting the judges (b) stating your side
17. 17.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
19. 19.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
20. 20.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
21. 21.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
22. 22.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear team plan (c) answering opponents (d) linking with teammates
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
26. 26.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
28. 28.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 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?
29. 29.🏗️ 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
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
31. 31.🎤 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?
32. 32.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 21 for style and 59 in all. How many marks for strategy?
33. 33.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the judges (d) the audience
34. 34.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) guess on the day (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending
35. 35.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
37. 37.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 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?
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
39. 39.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) clear reasoning (d) confident posture

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