Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 573 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
2. 2.🎤 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
3. 3.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the audience (d) the opposition
6. 6.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) tell a long joke
7. 7.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
9. 9.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
10. 10.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) point of information (c) pause of input (d) piece of idea
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) good pace and pauses
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) standing up to offer (c) shouting from your seat (d) sitting if declined
16. 16.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) a speaker
17. 17.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
20. 20.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the audience
21. 21.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.✋ A speech is 4 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?
24. 24.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
26. 26.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) strong evidence (c) confident posture (d) a clear, steady voice
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
31. 31.🎤 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
32. 32.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
34. 34.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
35. 35.✋ 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?
36. 36.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) relevant examples (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear, steady voice
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
40. 40.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3

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