Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 788 · 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 of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) eye contact (c) relevant examples (d) answering opponents
2. 2.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) point of interest (c) point of information (d) pause of input
3. 3.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
4. 4.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
6. 6.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
7. 7.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) answers the proposition (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
10. 10.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) about 15 seconds (c) the whole speech (d) about 2 minutes
11. 11.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
13. 13.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
14. 14.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
15. 15.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.📝 The proposition team scores 215 marks and the opposition team scores 212 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or stating your side? (a) greeting the judges (b) stating your side
19. 19.📝 The proposition team scores 224 marks and the opposition team scores 231 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
20. 20.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “those people”
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
24. 24.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
26. 26.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
28. 28.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
29. 29.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “This House…”
30. 30.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering in mid-speech (c) making a long speech (d) offering in minute one
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
32. 32.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) ignore it (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
34. 34.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
38. 38.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) guess on the day (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion

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