Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 845 · 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 side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
4. 4.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) offering nonstop (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering a fair point
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
10. 10.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the opposition
13. 13.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
14. 14.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
16. 16.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) keep talking (c) stay standing (d) argue with them
17. 17.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
18. 18.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
20. 20.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
21. 21.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
22. 22.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
24. 24.🎤 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?
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
26. 26.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
29. 29.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
31. 31.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
34. 34.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
38. 38.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
39. 39.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy

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