Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 649 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
2. 2.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 27 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
3. 3.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) answering opponents (d) correct facts
5. 5.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) linking with teammates (b) relevant examples (c) eye contact (d) a clear, steady voice
7. 7.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.✋ A speech is 8 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?
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) correct facts (d) eye contact
11. 11.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
12. 12.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
15. 15.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
20. 20.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
24. 24.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
25. 25.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
26. 26.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
27. 27.📝 The proposition team scores 190 marks and the opposition team scores 186 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
28. 28.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
29. 29.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the audience
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) linking with teammates (c) correct facts (d) clear reasoning
33. 33.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) start a new point (c) speak faster (d) ignore it
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
35. 35.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it is not allowed (d) it wastes time
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
38. 38.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
39. 39.🎤 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?
40. 40.✋ 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?

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