Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 651 · 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.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 3
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
7. 7.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
9. 9.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) strong evidence (c) clear reasoning (d) good use of time
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
11. 11.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
13. 13.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) offering nonstop (c) offering a fair point (d) shouting from your seat
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or previewing 3 points? (a) a short summary (b) previewing 3 points
18. 18.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
22. 22.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
23. 23.✋ A speech is 4 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?
24. 24.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering a fair point (c) shouting from your seat (d) offering nonstop
25. 25.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) speed, size, shouting (c) dress, height, luck (d) content, style, strategy
28. 28.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
30. 30.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
31. 31.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
32. 32.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it is not allowed (c) judges dislike it (d) it wastes time
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) shouting from your seat (c) sitting if declined (d) talking before accepted
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
36. 36.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
38. 38.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the opposition (d) the audience
39. 39.🏗️ 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
40. 40.⏱️ 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?

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