Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 559 · 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 true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) answers the proposition (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges
4. 4.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
5. 5.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
7. 7.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) answers the proposition
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
12. 12.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
14. 14.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) skip the ending
15. 15.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the loudest voice (c) the longest speech (d) fancy clothes
16. 16.🎤 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
17. 17.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) standing up to offer (d) talking before accepted
19. 19.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) jokes, length, volume (c) dress, height, luck (d) content, style, strategy
20. 20.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.✋ A speech is 8 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?
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
23. 23.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
26. 26.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
27. 27.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
29. 29.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the person asking (d) the speaker
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
31. 31.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the proposition
32. 32.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
34. 34.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to oppose”
39. 39.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it is not allowed (c) it shows good strategy (d) it wastes time
40. 40.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) asking a short question (c) saying “On that point” (d) talking before accepted

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