Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 659 · 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? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
2. 2.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
3. 3.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
5. 5.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear, steady voice (c) confident posture (d) answering opponents
6. 6.✋ A speech is 7 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?
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
8. 8.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) nothing at all
9. 9.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear, steady voice (d) good pace and pauses
10. 10.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 2 minutes
11. 11.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
14. 14.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.📝 The proposition team scores 217 marks and the opposition team scores 214 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
21. 21.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 24 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.🏗️ 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) evidence (c) explain (d) point
26. 26.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
27. 27.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear team plan (c) linking with teammates (d) answering opponents
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
32. 32.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 9
34. 34.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
37. 37.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
38. 38.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
39. 39.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
40. 40.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False

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