Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 696 · 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) answers the proposition (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
7. 7.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) standing up to offer (d) offering in mid-speech
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
9. 9.🕒 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?
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering nonstop
13. 13.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
16. 16.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
18. 18.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
19. 19.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
20. 20.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) may test the definition (d) speaks first
24. 24.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
26. 26.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the loudest team (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
27. 27.🎤 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
28. 28.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
29. 29.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 27, 32 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
30. 30.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear team plan (c) correct facts (d) a clear, steady voice
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
32. 32.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) linking with teammates (c) confident posture (d) clear reasoning
33. 33.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 2 minutes (b) about 5 minutes (c) the whole speech (d) about 15 seconds
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
39. 39.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False

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