Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 728 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
2. 2.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) sit down politely (d) keep talking
3. 3.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
6. 6.🎤 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?
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
10. 10.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
12. 12.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
14. 14.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
15. 15.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
17. 17.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📝 The proposition team scores 223 marks and the opposition team scores 220 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
19. 19.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
21. 21.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
22. 22.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
24. 24.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
25. 25.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
27. 27.📝 The proposition team scores 192 marks and the opposition team scores 180 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 38 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
30. 30.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
31. 31.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
32. 32.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.✋ A speech is 3 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?
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
35. 35.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is against the motion
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
39. 39.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False

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