Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 547 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 6
3. 3.⏱️ A 2-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?
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
5. 5.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
6. 6.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📝 The proposition team scores 213 marks and the opposition team scores 218 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
10. 10.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “important” (c) “fair” (d) “stupid”
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
12. 12.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
13. 13.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
17. 17.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it shows good strategy (c) it is not allowed (d) judges dislike it
18. 18.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to waste time (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
20. 20.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) content, style, strategy (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
21. 21.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
23. 23.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) speak faster (c) finish your sentence (d) ignore it
26. 26.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 2 with proof (b) greeting the judges
28. 28.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
30. 30.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) must prove the motion
33. 33.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
34. 34.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
35. 35.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
36. 36.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
37. 37.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
38. 38.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
40. 40.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True

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