Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 713 · 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.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) one right answer
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
3. 3.🕒 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
4. 4.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
6. 6.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
7. 7.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering nonstop (d) offering a fair point
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) offering in minute one (c) shouting from your seat (d) saying “On that point”
10. 10.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✋ 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?
12. 12.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) is against the motion
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
14. 14.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) sitting if declined (c) standing up to offer (d) asking a short question
16. 16.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) ignore it (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
19. 19.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) briefly, then go on (c) argue for minutes (d) ignore it
20. 20.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the judges
21. 21.🕒 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?
22. 22.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
23. 23.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
26. 26.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
30. 30.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
31. 31.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
32. 32.🎤 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
33. 33.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.📝 The proposition team scores 185 marks and the opposition team scores 190 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to choose motions
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or previewing 3 points? (a) greeting the judges (b) previewing 3 points
40. 40.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False

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