Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 82 · 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.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
2. 2.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
3. 3.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) linking with teammates (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
6. 6.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) start a new point (c) ignore it (d) finish your sentence
7. 7.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
8. 8.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
10. 10.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
12. 12.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.✋ A speech is 4 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?
14. 14.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
15. 15.✋ A speech is 3 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?
16. 16.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
18. 18.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
19. 19.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 21, 30 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
20. 20.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
21. 21.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
23. 23.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
24. 24.📝 The proposition team scores 258 marks and the opposition team scores 262 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
25. 25.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
26. 26.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
27. 27.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
29. 29.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
30. 30.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) tell a long joke (c) insult the motion (d) start shouting
31. 31.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) a speaker
32. 32.🕒 A debate slot is 47 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
33. 33.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
34. 34.⏱️ A 3-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?
35. 35.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or previewing 3 points? (a) greeting the judges (b) previewing 3 points
38. 38.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion

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