Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 764 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) arguing when declined (c) asking a short question (d) offering in minute one
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
3. 3.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
7. 7.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it wastes time (c) it shows good strategy (d) judges dislike it
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
9. 9.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
10. 10.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
11. 11.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) in protected minutes (c) during the main points
12. 12.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
14. 14.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) speaks first (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
16. 16.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) confident posture (c) eye contact (d) good use of time
17. 17.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
24. 24.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of interest (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
26. 26.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) ignore it
27. 27.🕒 A debate slot is 13 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
28. 28.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 24 for style and 63 in all. How many marks for strategy?
29. 29.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to waste time (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
32. 32.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) linking with teammates (c) good pace and pauses (d) clear reasoning
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
39. 39.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True

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