Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 714 · 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 of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) shouting from your seat (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering nonstop
5. 5.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 25 for content, 36 for style and 74 in all. How many marks for strategy?
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the judges
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) waiting to be accepted (c) arguing when declined (d) offering in mid-speech
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
12. 12.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
15. 15.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) start shouting (d) greet judges, opponents
18. 18.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the timekeeper (c) the speaker (d) the audience
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
20. 20.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good use of time (b) confident posture (c) eye contact (d) good pace and pauses
21. 21.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) a clear team plan (c) eye contact (d) correct facts
22. 22.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
23. 23.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) linking with teammates (c) relevant examples (d) good use of time
24. 24.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) answering opponents (d) relevant examples
27. 27.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
28. 28.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to judge content (d) to choose motions
29. 29.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
32. 32.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) making a long speech (c) offering nonstop (d) waiting to be accepted
34. 34.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 A debate slot is 46 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
36. 36.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
37. 37.📝 The proposition team scores 182 marks and the opposition team scores 178 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) correct facts
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) says “I beg to oppose”
40. 40.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 25 and 11. What is the total out of 100?

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