Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 700 · 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.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.✋ A speech is 5 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?
3. 3.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
5. 5.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
6. 6.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
12. 12.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering a fair point (c) asking off-topic things (d) making a long speech
14. 14.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) judges can follow you (c) to confuse rivals (d) to waste time
15. 15.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear team plan (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) clear reasoning
16. 16.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
18. 18.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the loudest team (d) the judges
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
20. 20.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
23. 23.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering in mid-speech (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) sitting if declined
24. 24.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
25. 25.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✋ 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?
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
29. 29.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
31. 31.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
34. 34.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
36. 36.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it wastes time (c) it shows good strategy (d) judges dislike it
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) good pace and pauses (c) eye contact (d) a clear, steady voice
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?

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