Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 793 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
3. 3.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) standing up to offer (d) making a long speech
4. 4.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) two sides to argue (c) a hidden answer (d) one right answer
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) confident posture (c) answering opponents (d) linking with teammates
6. 6.✋ 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?
7. 7.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
8. 8.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the proposition (c) the audience (d) the judges
9. 9.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 32 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 20 for style and 69 in all. How many marks for strategy?
12. 12.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
13. 13.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
15. 15.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
16. 16.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
17. 17.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
18. 18.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
20. 20.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
21. 21.📝 The proposition team scores 233 marks and the opposition team scores 239 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
22. 22.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
23. 23.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “This House…”
26. 26.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
30. 30.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear, steady voice (c) a clear team plan (d) correct facts
31. 31.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) insult the motion (d) start shouting
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear team plan
34. 34.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) a speaker
35. 35.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) a clear team plan (c) relevant examples (d) eye contact
36. 36.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
38. 38.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering nonstop (c) talking before accepted (d) saying “On that point”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) talking before accepted (d) offering in minute one
40. 40.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) correct facts

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