Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 648 · 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.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
2. 2.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) piece of idea (c) point of information (d) pause of input
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
6. 6.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) sitting if declined (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering in minute one
7. 7.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.🎤 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?
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
12. 12.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good pace and pauses (c) confident posture (d) linking with teammates
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
15. 15.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 35 for content, 35 for style and 88 in all. How many marks for strategy?
16. 16.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 34 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
21. 21.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
23. 23.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
27. 27.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
28. 28.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎤 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?
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
32. 32.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) two sides to argue (c) a hidden answer (d) no clear meaning
33. 33.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it is not allowed (c) it shows good strategy (d) judges dislike it
34. 34.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
35. 35.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the timekeeper
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) relevant examples
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit

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