Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 795 · 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.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the person asking (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
2. 2.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
4. 4.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) give up the speech (c) ignore it (d) briefly, then go on
5. 5.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear team plan
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
13. 13.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
14. 14.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
16. 16.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) a clear team plan (d) clear reasoning
19. 19.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) piece of idea
21. 21.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💬 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) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
25. 25.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) correct facts (b) eye contact (c) a clear team plan (d) good use of time
26. 26.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “you lot” (d) “those people”
27. 27.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
28. 28.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
29. 29.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
31. 31.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) linking with teammates (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear, steady voice
33. 33.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
34. 34.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
37. 37.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
39. 39.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) good use of time (c) eye contact (d) relevant examples
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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