Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 844 · 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: “I rest my case. Thank you.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
9. 9.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
11. 11.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
13. 13.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it is not allowed (c) it wastes time (d) judges dislike it
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
16. 16.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
18. 18.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
19. 19.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
21. 21.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the longest speech (c) the loudest voice (d) fancy clothes
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
23. 23.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
27. 27.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
32. 32.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 2 minutes (d) about 15 seconds
34. 34.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
37. 37.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
39. 39.⏱️ A 5-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?
40. 40.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker

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