Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 802 · 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: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
3. 3.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
5. 5.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
9. 9.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) answers the proposition (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
12. 12.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
13. 13.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
14. 14.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
15. 15.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
16. 16.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
21. 21.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) greet judges, opponents
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
23. 23.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
25. 25.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📝 The proposition team scores 200 marks and the opposition team scores 187 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
27. 27.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) relevant examples (c) eye contact (d) a clear team plan
28. 28.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎤 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
30. 30.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the judges
31. 31.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
34. 34.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) answering opponents
37. 37.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
38. 38.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it wastes time (c) judges dislike it (d) it shows good strategy
39. 39.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion

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