Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 636 · 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.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
3. 3.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
5. 5.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
7. 7.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) defines the key words
8. 8.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
9. 9.🕒 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?
10. 10.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the topic statement (c) the winner’s prize (d) the last speech
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
13. 13.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) start shouting (c) tell a long joke (d) insult the motion
14. 14.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
17. 17.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
21. 21.🎤 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?
22. 22.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
24. 24.📝 The proposition team scores 232 marks and the opposition team scores 231 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
25. 25.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
28. 28.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.📝 The proposition team scores 218 marks and the opposition team scores 212 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
31. 31.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) good arguments (d) the loudest voice
32. 32.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Over and out.”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) waiting to be accepted (c) asking a short question (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
34. 34.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
36. 36.📝 The proposition team scores 191 marks and the opposition team scores 205 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
37. 37.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the person asking
38. 38.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) speaks first

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