Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 556 · 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 of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) relevant examples
2. 2.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) sit down politely (c) keep talking (d) stay standing
3. 3.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
5. 5.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) asking a short question (c) sitting if declined (d) standing up to offer
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
7. 7.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) good use of time (d) clear reasoning
8. 8.📝 The proposition team scores 189 marks and the opposition team scores 197 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
9. 9.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the last speaker (d) the audience
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) asking a short question (c) shouting from your seat (d) standing up to offer
13. 13.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) during the main points (c) in the middle minutes
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
16. 16.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
17. 17.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they win
20. 20.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🕒 A debate slot is 30 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
22. 22.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
23. 23.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) shouting from your seat (c) asking a short question (d) saying “On that point”
24. 24.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This House…”
26. 26.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) is against the motion (c) speaks first (d) must prove the motion
27. 27.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎤 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?
30. 30.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
31. 31.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
33. 33.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 2 with proof (b) stating your side
38. 38.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
39. 39.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) offering in minute one (c) asking a short question (d) making a long speech

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