Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 808 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
4. 4.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) nothing at all
5. 5.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the opposition (d) the audience
6. 6.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
9. 9.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
11. 11.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering a fair point (c) making a long speech (d) standing up to offer
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
13. 13.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
14. 14.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
15. 15.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) standing up to offer (d) waiting to be accepted
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
17. 17.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is against the motion
21. 21.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
23. 23.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📝 The proposition team scores 255 marks and the opposition team scores 242 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
28. 28.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
31. 31.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 23 for style and 53 in all. How many marks for strategy?
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
33. 33.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) point of information (c) pause of input (d) piece of idea
34. 34.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
36. 36.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
37. 37.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) confident posture (c) a clear team plan (d) strong evidence
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
39. 39.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) argue with them (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
40. 40.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the topic statement (c) the timekeeper (d) the winner’s prize

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