Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 670 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
2. 2.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering in minute one (d) offering a fair point
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
6. 6.🎤 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?
7. 7.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) asking off-topic things (c) saying “On that point” (d) sitting if declined
8. 8.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) offering a fair point (c) talking before accepted (d) making a long speech
12. 12.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
13. 13.🕒 A debate slot is 24 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
14. 14.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) ignore it
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) speaks first (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
16. 16.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
17. 17.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
18. 18.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
19. 19.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
22. 22.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
24. 24.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
25. 25.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
27. 27.💬 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) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
28. 28.📝 The proposition team scores 259 marks and the opposition team scores 249 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
29. 29.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
30. 30.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) speaks first
34. 34.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.True or false: “asking a short question” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
39. 39.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) a clear team plan
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite

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