Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 743 · 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 side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.🎤 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?
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
5. 5.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
6. 6.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) standing up to offer (c) asking off-topic things (d) making a long speech
7. 7.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎤 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?
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
15. 15.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
16. 16.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) answers the proposition
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
19. 19.🎤 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
20. 20.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) guess on the day
21. 21.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
22. 22.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it is not allowed (d) it wastes time
23. 23.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
24. 24.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a short summary? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a short summary
28. 28.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they win
29. 29.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
30. 30.🎤 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
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) may test the definition
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
34. 34.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
35. 35.✋ 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?
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
37. 37.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
39. 39.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
40. 40.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False

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