Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 756 · 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.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 31 for style and 62 in all. How many marks for strategy?
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
3. 3.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
4. 4.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear team plan (b) relevant examples (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence
5. 5.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) speaks first
7. 7.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
8. 8.🎤 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?
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
10. 10.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💬 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) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
12. 12.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
15. 15.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) guess on the day (c) time it in practice (d) skip the ending
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) start shouting
20. 20.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to propose”
22. 22.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
23. 23.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✋ 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?
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
26. 26.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
27. 27.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) relevant examples (c) good pace and pauses (d) correct facts
28. 28.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
29. 29.✋ A speech is 3 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?
30. 30.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
32. 32.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
34. 34.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
35. 35.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) asking a short question (c) offering in minute one (d) offering nonstop
36. 36.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 1 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 1 with proof
38. 38.🎤 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?
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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