Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 810 · 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.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) fancy clothes (b) the longest speech (c) good arguments (d) the loudest voice
2. 2.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 3
4. 4.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
5. 5.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) relevant examples (c) answering opponents (d) a clear, steady voice
7. 7.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
8. 8.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
9. 9.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
10. 10.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
14. 14.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
15. 15.💬 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) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
18. 18.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “interesting” (c) “fair” (d) “stupid”
19. 19.✋ 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking off-topic things (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) waiting to be accepted
21. 21.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “you lot”
23. 23.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 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?
24. 24.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
25. 25.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
26. 26.🎤 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
27. 27.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) must prove the motion
28. 28.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
29. 29.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to judge content (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
32. 32.✋ 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?
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
34. 34.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”
35. 35.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it shows good strategy (c) judges dislike it (d) it wastes time
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
40. 40.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition

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