Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 570 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 6
2. 2.📝 The proposition team scores 219 marks and the opposition team scores 229 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
3. 3.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
5. 5.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
6. 6.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
7. 7.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 27 for content, 33 for style and 76 in all. How many marks for strategy?
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
10. 10.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
12. 12.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) time it in practice (d) skip the ending
15. 15.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
16. 16.✋ 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?
17. 17.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) asking a short question (c) standing up to offer (d) offering nonstop
22. 22.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) speed, size, shouting
23. 23.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
24. 24.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
25. 25.🏗️ 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
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear, steady voice
33. 33.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
34. 34.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
36. 36.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
37. 37.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
39. 39.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
40. 40.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) the longest speech

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