Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 557 · 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
3. 3.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
5. 5.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
6. 6.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) arguing when declined (c) asking a short question (d) waiting to be accepted
8. 8.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) waiting to be accepted (c) offering in mid-speech (d) standing up to offer
10. 10.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
12. 12.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
14. 14.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) mocking the speaker (c) shouting from your seat (d) asking a short question
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must prove the motion
19. 19.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.🎤 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?
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
24. 24.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
25. 25.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
27. 27.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
29. 29.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
30. 30.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 35 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
32. 32.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
33. 33.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
34. 34.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
35. 35.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) standing up to offer (c) asking off-topic things (d) talking before accepted
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
39. 39.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) must disprove the motion (d) speaks first
40. 40.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker

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