Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 684 · 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) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) confident posture
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
7. 7.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the person asking (c) the speaker (d) the timekeeper
8. 8.✋ A speech is 3 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?
9. 9.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 36 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
14. 14.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 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?
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
17. 17.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) tell a long joke (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
18. 18.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⏱️ 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?
21. 21.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
22. 22.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
23. 23.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
24. 24.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
27. 27.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
29. 29.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
33. 33.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
34. 34.🎤 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?
35. 35.✋ A speech is 4 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?
36. 36.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
37. 37.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎤 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?
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI

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