Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 754 · 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.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
5. 5.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
6. 6.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
7. 7.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 25 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
8. 8.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) correct facts (c) strong evidence (d) good pace and pauses
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
12. 12.🎤 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?
13. 13.🎤 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?
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
17. 17.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
19. 19.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
20. 20.✋ 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?
21. 21.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
24. 24.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear, steady voice (c) relevant examples (d) a clear team plan
25. 25.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) standing up to offer (c) offering in minute one (d) asking a short question
26. 26.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) speed, size, shouting (d) content, style, strategy
27. 27.✋ A speech is 8 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?
28. 28.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear team plan (c) correct facts (d) relevant examples
33. 33.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
40. 40.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) eye contact (c) confident posture (d) clear reasoning

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