Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 796 · 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.🎤 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
2. 2.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) good pace and pauses (c) answering opponents (d) clear reasoning
3. 3.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) insult the motion (c) start shouting (d) tell a long joke
4. 4.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
5. 5.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) answers the proposition
6. 6.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) linking with teammates (c) relevant examples (d) answering opponents
7. 7.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they get a bonus
8. 8.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
10. 10.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) eye contact
12. 12.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
14. 14.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
17. 17.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) waiting to be accepted (c) making a long speech (d) sitting if declined
19. 19.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
20. 20.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.✋ A speech is 3 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?
22. 22.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
23. 23.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the speaker
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 3 (d) 12
27. 27.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) no clear meaning
28. 28.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
29. 29.🎤 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
30. 30.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to waste time (c) to confuse rivals (d) to hide them
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
36. 36.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of information (c) point of interest (d) piece of idea
37. 37.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear, steady voice
39. 39.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) the whole speech (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 2 minutes
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof

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