Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 823 · 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: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) standing up to offer (c) offering a fair point (d) talking before accepted
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
5. 5.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must disprove the motion (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
6. 6.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the opposition
7. 7.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) must prove the motion
8. 8.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
11. 11.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) content, style, strategy (c) speed, size, shouting (d) dress, height, luck
12. 12.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 26, 23 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
14. 14.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
16. 16.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
17. 17.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) sum up and appeal (c) apologise (d) add a new point
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
19. 19.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This House…”
20. 20.🕒 A debate slot is 37 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
21. 21.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 32 for content, 33 for style and 78 in all. How many marks for strategy?
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
24. 24.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) arguing when declined (c) saying “On that point” (d) talking before accepted
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
26. 26.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
28. 28.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
33. 33.🕒 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?
34. 34.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
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.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the judges (d) the audience
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) talking before accepted (c) making a long speech (d) mocking the speaker
40. 40.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the timekeeper

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