Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 839 · 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.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
2. 2.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the opposition
3. 3.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
4. 4.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “you lot”
5. 5.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
6. 6.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
7. 7.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
9. 9.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
11. 11.🎤 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?
12. 12.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🕒 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
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
17. 17.📝 The proposition team scores 188 marks and the opposition team scores 192 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
21. 21.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) point of information
22. 22.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
23. 23.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
24. 24.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
26. 26.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) content, style, strategy (c) speed, size, shouting (d) jokes, length, volume
28. 28.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) correct facts (c) eye contact (d) good pace and pauses
30. 30.📝 The proposition team scores 194 marks and the opposition team scores 190 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
31. 31.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) one right answer (c) two sides to argue (d) no clear meaning
32. 32.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 26, 36 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) saying “On that point” (c) sitting if declined (d) shouting from your seat
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
37. 37.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
38. 38.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
39. 39.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in minute one (d) standing up to offer

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