Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 755 · 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.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
2. 2.💬 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) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
3. 3.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
4. 4.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
5. 5.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) correct facts (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
9. 9.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
10. 10.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) asking a short question (c) standing up to offer (d) offering in mid-speech
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
12. 12.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
14. 14.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
16. 16.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
18. 18.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or greeting the judges? (a) a short summary (b) greeting the judges
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear team plan (c) clear reasoning (d) linking with teammates
21. 21.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
22. 22.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) ignore it (c) briefly, then go on (d) argue for minutes
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 2 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
25. 25.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
26. 26.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking a short question (c) standing up to offer (d) offering nonstop
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.🎤 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?
30. 30.🏗️ 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
31. 31.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) good use of time (c) correct facts (d) answering opponents
32. 32.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to ask questions (c) to judge content (d) to choose motions
33. 33.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
34. 34.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.💬 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) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
39. 39.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
40. 40.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition

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