Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 768 · 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.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
2. 2.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering nonstop (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
6. 6.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🕒 A debate slot is 44 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
9. 9.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
10. 10.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
11. 11.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) saying “On that point” (c) waiting to be accepted (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) one right answer (c) no clear meaning (d) a hidden answer
16. 16.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) correct facts (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
17. 17.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
20. 20.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
21. 21.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✋ 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?
27. 27.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) linking with teammates (c) eye contact (d) relevant examples
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
29. 29.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
30. 30.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the topic statement (c) the winner’s prize (d) the last speech
32. 32.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
33. 33.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) linking with teammates (c) strong evidence (d) eye contact
34. 34.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) confident posture (d) relevant examples
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) linking with teammates (c) good use of time (d) answering opponents
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
38. 38.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
40. 40.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”

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