Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 546 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
2. 2.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
3. 3.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) argue for minutes (c) give up the speech (d) briefly, then go on
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
8. 8.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
13. 13.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 38, 37 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
15. 15.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering in minute one
16. 16.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
19. 19.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
20. 20.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
21. 21.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
23. 23.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) talking before accepted (c) waiting to be accepted (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
24. 24.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) eye contact (d) answering opponents
27. 27.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎤 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
29. 29.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
33. 33.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
37. 37.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “interesting” (c) “stupid” (d) “important”
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
40. 40.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point

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