Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 708 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
2. 2.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) insult the motion (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
3. 3.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
7. 7.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 30 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.🎤 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?
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
11. 11.✋ 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?
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 2 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 2 with proof
13. 13.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
15. 15.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 38 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 3 (c) 9 (d) 6
19. 19.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) guess on the day
20. 20.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the person asking (c) the timekeeper (d) the speaker
21. 21.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to waste time (c) to hide them (d) judges can follow you
22. 22.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
23. 23.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
24. 24.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
26. 26.🎤 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?
27. 27.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) point of interest (c) pause of input (d) piece of idea
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
29. 29.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) standing up to offer (c) saying “On that point” (d) waiting to be accepted
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
33. 33.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
35. 35.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
36. 36.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
37. 37.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) arguing when declined (c) offering in minute one (d) sitting if declined
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
40. 40.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech

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