Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 538 · 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.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) about 15 seconds (c) about 2 minutes (d) the whole speech
2. 2.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
3. 3.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Breaking news…”
4. 4.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
6. 6.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) is for the motion
7. 7.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) correct facts (c) good use of time (d) clear reasoning
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
10. 10.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
11. 11.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “hey, you there”
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
14. 14.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
15. 15.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
16. 16.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to oppose”
18. 18.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
19. 19.⏱️ A 4-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?
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) clear reasoning
21. 21.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) eye contact
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
26. 26.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) no clear meaning (c) one right answer (d) a hidden answer
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
28. 28.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or previewing 3 points? (a) a short summary (b) previewing 3 points
30. 30.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
32. 32.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) confident posture (c) eye contact (d) relevant examples
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
34. 34.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
36. 36.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
38. 38.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering in minute one (c) sitting if declined (d) offering a fair point
39. 39.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) judges can follow you (c) to waste time (d) to confuse rivals
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit

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