Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 615 · 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.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
2. 2.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
5. 5.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
8. 8.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 32 for content, 29 for style and 75 in all. How many marks for strategy?
9. 9.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
10. 10.🎤 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
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
14. 14.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 35 for style and 68 in all. How many marks for strategy?
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) arguing when declined (c) asking off-topic things (d) shouting from your seat
16. 16.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
17. 17.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering in minute one (d) talking before accepted
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 3 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 3 with proof
20. 20.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Over and out.”
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
22. 22.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
23. 23.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
25. 25.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 36 for style and 96 in all. How many marks for strategy?
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
27. 27.🕒 A debate slot is 23 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
28. 28.🎤 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?
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
30. 30.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
31. 31.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) talking before accepted (c) offering in minute one (d) saying “On that point”
33. 33.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🎤 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
35. 35.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
38. 38.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
40. 40.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False

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