Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 677 · 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 words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This House…”
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
3. 3.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
5. 5.⏱️ A 2-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?
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) standing up to offer (c) talking before accepted (d) arguing when declined
8. 8.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
9. 9.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
10. 10.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 25 for content, 24 for style and 61 in all. How many marks for strategy?
12. 12.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 32 for style and 66 in all. How many marks for strategy?
13. 13.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
14. 14.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in protected minutes (c) in the middle minutes
15. 15.📝 The proposition team scores 186 marks and the opposition team scores 179 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
16. 16.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) clear reasoning (c) confident posture (d) a clear team plan
17. 17.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
20. 20.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
22. 22.🎤 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?
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) confident posture (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
25. 25.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) is for the motion
29. 29.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
31. 31.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
32. 32.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 1 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 1 with proof
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) is against the motion
36. 36.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
37. 37.🎤 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?
38. 38.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 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?
39. 39.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) clear reasoning (c) relevant examples (d) strong evidence

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