Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 8 · 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.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the judges
2. 2.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear team plan (c) confident posture (d) a clear, steady voice
3. 3.🎤 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?
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
5. 5.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) no clear meaning (c) one right answer (d) a hidden answer
6. 6.🎤 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
7. 7.✋ 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?
8. 8.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
12. 12.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering nonstop (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) talking before accepted
13. 13.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
14. 14.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
16. 16.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
18. 18.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
23. 23.🎤 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
24. 24.🎤 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?
25. 25.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
26. 26.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
27. 27.📝 The proposition team scores 228 marks and the opposition team scores 222 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
29. 29.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “those people”
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) eye contact (d) clear reasoning
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
33. 33.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
34. 34.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
37. 37.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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