Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 688 · 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 opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
5. 5.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the audience
8. 8.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Breaking news…”
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
12. 12.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) in protected minutes (c) during the main points
14. 14.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the proposition
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
16. 16.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) jokes, length, volume (c) speed, size, shouting (d) dress, height, luck
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
21. 21.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
22. 22.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “you lot”
23. 23.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) making a long speech (c) offering in mid-speech (d) asking a short question
24. 24.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) shouting from your seat (c) waiting to be accepted (d) saying “On that point”
27. 27.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
30. 30.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the topic statement (d) the last speech
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) good pace and pauses
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) is against the motion
33. 33.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
35. 35.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
38. 38.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) eye contact (d) correct facts
40. 40.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) eye contact (c) linking with teammates (d) relevant examples

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