Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 801 · 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.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) fancy clothes (c) the longest speech (d) good arguments
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) waiting to be accepted (c) offering a fair point (d) sitting if declined
8. 8.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
10. 10.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
11. 11.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.✋ A speech is 5 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?
13. 13.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 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?
14. 14.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
15. 15.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 34 for style and 81 in all. How many marks for strategy?
16. 16.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 21, 28 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
19. 19.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) speaks first
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
23. 23.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) speed, size, shouting (d) content, style, strategy
24. 24.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
25. 25.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
26. 26.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🕒 A debate slot is 42 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
28. 28.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🕒 A debate slot is 38 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
30. 30.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) saying “On that point” (c) arguing when declined (d) shouting from your seat
33. 33.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) ignore it (c) argue for minutes (d) briefly, then go on
34. 34.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
35. 35.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
39. 39.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering a fair point (d) shouting from your seat
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts

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