Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 562 · 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.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
2. 2.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) asking off-topic things (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) mocking the speaker
3. 3.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the topic statement (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speech
4. 4.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
5. 5.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
8. 8.🎤 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?
9. 9.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
10. 10.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in mid-speech (c) saying “On that point” (d) standing up to offer
14. 14.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 18 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
20. 20.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) talking before accepted (c) offering nonstop (d) waiting to be accepted
22. 22.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
25. 25.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
26. 26.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) argue with them (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) speaks first (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
33. 33.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
36. 36.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 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?
37. 37.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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