Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 746 · 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 many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
2. 2.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
3. 3.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
4. 4.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
6. 6.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) offering a fair point (c) standing up to offer (d) asking off-topic things
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) asking off-topic things (c) standing up to offer (d) arguing when declined
10. 10.✋ 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?
11. 11.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) strong evidence (c) eye contact (d) answering opponents
12. 12.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
15. 15.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) guess on the day (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
18. 18.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) ignore it (d) speak faster
19. 19.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
22. 22.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 37 for content, 33 for style and 89 in all. How many marks for strategy?
23. 23.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
26. 26.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) asking a short question (c) making a long speech (d) offering nonstop
28. 28.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
29. 29.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
33. 33.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) fancy clothes (c) the longest speech (d) good arguments
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
35. 35.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
36. 36.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
38. 38.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 22 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain

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