Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 669 · 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 of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
2. 2.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
4. 4.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) arguing when declined (c) asking a short question (d) talking before accepted
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
6. 6.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
8. 8.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) must prove the motion
9. 9.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
11. 11.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏗️ 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) point (c) evidence (d) explain
14. 14.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
19. 19.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
23. 23.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) nothing at all
24. 24.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) correct facts (c) strong evidence (d) relevant examples
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
30. 30.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) 9
31. 31.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
32. 32.✋ 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?
33. 33.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🏗️ 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
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
37. 37.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
38. 38.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
39. 39.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 1 with proof (b) greeting the judges

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