Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 597 · 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.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 41 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) answering opponents (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear team plan
5. 5.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
8. 8.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) a speaker
10. 10.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) briefly, then go on (c) argue for minutes (d) give up the speech
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
16. 16.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “interesting” (c) “fair” (d) “stupid”
17. 17.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering a fair point (c) saying “On that point” (d) arguing when declined
20. 20.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good use of time (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence
23. 23.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
26. 26.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to waste time (c) to confuse rivals (d) to hide them
27. 27.🕒 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?
28. 28.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
30. 30.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎤 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?
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
33. 33.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
35. 35.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 20 for style and 56 in all. How many marks for strategy?
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 30 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
39. 39.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
40. 40.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion

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