Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 811 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) correct facts (c) confident posture (d) good use of time
4. 4.📝 The proposition team scores 198 marks and the opposition team scores 196 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
5. 5.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) judges can follow you (c) to hide them (d) to waste time
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
9. 9.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “stupid” (c) “important” (d) “interesting”
10. 10.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
12. 12.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “those people”
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
14. 14.📝 The proposition team scores 199 marks and the opposition team scores 193 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
15. 15.📝 The proposition team scores 198 marks and the opposition team scores 197 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) confident posture
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
20. 20.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) making a long speech (c) offering in minute one (d) standing up to offer
21. 21.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) eye contact (b) correct facts (c) relevant examples (d) linking with teammates
23. 23.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
26. 26.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
27. 27.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
29. 29.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) piece of idea
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good pace and pauses (c) strong evidence (d) confident posture
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
34. 34.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
36. 36.🎤 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?
37. 37.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
38. 38.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) 3
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal

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