Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 537 · 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: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
2. 2.🎤 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
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
4. 4.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
6. 6.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
8. 8.⏱️ 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?
9. 9.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 20 for style and 59 in all. How many marks for strategy?
11. 11.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) making a long speech (c) saying “On that point” (d) asking off-topic things
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) making a long speech (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering in mid-speech
14. 14.⏱️ A 4-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?
15. 15.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
17. 17.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to choose motions
18. 18.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) give up the speech (c) briefly, then go on (d) argue for minutes
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
21. 21.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
22. 22.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) judges dislike it (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must disprove the motion
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) confident posture
28. 28.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
31. 31.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
34. 34.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
35. 35.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) finish your sentence (c) ignore it (d) start a new point
36. 36.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 34 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
40. 40.🎤 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?

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