Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 664 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
2. 2.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
4. 4.💬 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) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
5. 5.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
6. 6.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
7. 7.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
9. 9.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
11. 11.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
12. 12.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
13. 13.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good use of time (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) a clear, steady voice
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering nonstop (c) saying “On that point” (d) asking a short question
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
17. 17.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
18. 18.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) relevant examples (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
23. 23.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
25. 25.✋ 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?
26. 26.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
27. 27.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
28. 28.✋ 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?
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
31. 31.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
32. 32.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 26 for style and 80 in all. How many marks for strategy?
33. 33.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
36. 36.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) speaks first
38. 38.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 32 for content, 34 for style and 84 in all. How many marks for strategy?
40. 40.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False

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