Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 592 · 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, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
2. 2.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
4. 4.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) the longest speech (c) good arguments (d) fancy clothes
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
6. 6.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) arguing when declined (c) offering in minute one (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) strong evidence (c) confident posture (d) linking with teammates
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
10. 10.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) relevant examples (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
12. 12.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
13. 13.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
14. 14.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “stupid” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
15. 15.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
17. 17.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
18. 18.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
20. 20.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 12
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
24. 24.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 36 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 33 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
27. 27.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) saying “On that point” (c) making a long speech (d) waiting to be accepted
29. 29.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏗️ 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
32. 32.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
33. 33.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
35. 35.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
38. 38.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit

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