Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 598 · 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 the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
2. 2.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they win
4. 4.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
7. 7.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) shouting from your seat (c) asking a short question (d) offering in minute one
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
13. 13.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) defines the key words
14. 14.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to judge content (d) to choose motions
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
16. 16.🎤 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?
17. 17.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
18. 18.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
20. 20.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
21. 21.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) judges can follow you (c) to confuse rivals (d) to waste time
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
23. 23.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
24. 24.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
26. 26.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
29. 29.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the judges
30. 30.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) briefly, then go on (c) ignore it (d) give up the speech
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must prove the motion (d) defines the key words
32. 32.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) arguing when declined (c) talking before accepted (d) saying “On that point”
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
35. 35.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
38. 38.🎤 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?
39. 39.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof

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