Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 745 · 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.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “those people”
2. 2.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) nothing at all
3. 3.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
4. 4.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
5. 5.✋ A speech is 7 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?
6. 6.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
8. 8.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
9. 9.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speaker
11. 11.🕒 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?
12. 12.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) is against the motion
13. 13.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
14. 14.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
16. 16.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) sit down politely (c) stay standing (d) argue with them
17. 17.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
20. 20.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) says “I beg to oppose”
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good use of time (b) clear reasoning (c) correct facts (d) a clear, steady voice
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
24. 24.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 2 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 2 with proof
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) is against the motion
29. 29.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear team plan (d) answering opponents
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
34. 34.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
35. 35.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
37. 37.✋ A speech is 6 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?
38. 38.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
40. 40.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True

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