Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 680 · 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 side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
4. 4.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 28 for content, 29 for style and 68 in all. How many marks for strategy?
6. 6.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) clear reasoning
8. 8.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering in minute one (c) asking off-topic things (d) arguing when declined
10. 10.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
11. 11.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it is not allowed (c) it shows good strategy (d) it wastes time
13. 13.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
14. 14.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering nonstop (c) arguing when declined (d) talking before accepted
15. 15.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
16. 16.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
21. 21.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of interest (c) point of information (d) piece of idea
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
24. 24.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
27. 27.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
29. 29.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the timekeeper (d) the loudest team
32. 32.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) a hidden answer (c) one right answer (d) no clear meaning
33. 33.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
34. 34.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) add a new point (c) start a story (d) apologise
35. 35.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
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 debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
39. 39.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
40. 40.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker

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