Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 625 · 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.📝 The proposition team scores 209 marks and the opposition team scores 205 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) answers the proposition
6. 6.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
7. 7.🎤 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
8. 8.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
9. 9.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
10. 10.⏱️ 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?
11. 11.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
13. 13.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
20. 20.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “important” (c) “stupid” (d) “fair”
21. 21.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the proposition
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
26. 26.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) confident posture
27. 27.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
29. 29.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
31. 31.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
32. 32.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
33. 33.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the judges
34. 34.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎤 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?
36. 36.🕒 A debate slot is 18 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering a fair point (c) asking a short question (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
40. 40.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True

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