Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 849 · 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.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 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?
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
3. 3.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 25 for content, 22 for style and 63 in all. How many marks for strategy?
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
5. 5.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
6. 6.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
7. 7.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
8. 8.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it is not allowed (c) judges dislike it (d) it shows good strategy
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
11. 11.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) defines the key words
12. 12.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the person asking (d) the speaker
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
15. 15.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
16. 16.✋ 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?
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 35, 34 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
21. 21.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) fancy clothes (b) good arguments (c) the longest speech (d) the loudest voice
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
24. 24.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
25. 25.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
26. 26.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
28. 28.✋ 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?
29. 29.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering in mid-speech (c) offering nonstop (d) waiting to be accepted
30. 30.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
31. 31.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 2 minutes (b) about 15 seconds (c) about 5 minutes (d) the whole speech
32. 32.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) guess on the day (d) write it at the venue
33. 33.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
35. 35.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
37. 37.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a short summary? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a short summary
40. 40.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 34, 24 and 10. What is the total out of 100?

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