Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 74 · 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.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 2 with proof (b) greeting the judges
4. 4.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) saying “On that point” (c) standing up to offer (d) asking off-topic things
5. 5.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they get a bonus
6. 6.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of interest
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
9. 9.True or false: “asking a short question” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
14. 14.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) content, style, strategy (c) dress, height, luck (d) speed, size, shouting
18. 18.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
20. 20.✋ 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?
21. 21.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the audience
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) correct facts (d) answering opponents
23. 23.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 18 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 15 seconds (c) about 2 minutes (d) about 5 minutes
27. 27.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good use of time (b) good pace and pauses (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice
28. 28.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
29. 29.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the loudest team
30. 30.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
31. 31.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 29, 20 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
32. 32.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
33. 33.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
34. 34.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
38. 38.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to propose”
39. 39.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
40. 40.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 24 and 16. What is the total out of 100?

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