Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 855 · 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
2. 2.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) judges can follow you (c) to waste time (d) to confuse rivals
3. 3.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.✋ 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?
5. 5.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) content, style, strategy (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
6. 6.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
7. 7.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
11. 11.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 38, 40 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
12. 12.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 22 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
14. 14.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
15. 15.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the judges
16. 16.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering nonstop (c) standing up to offer (d) shouting from your seat
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 32 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
19. 19.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎤 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
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 2 with proof (b) stating your side
22. 22.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎤 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?
24. 24.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “stupid” (c) “fair” (d) “important”
26. 26.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 37 for content, 39 for style and 90 in all. How many marks for strategy?
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
33. 33.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering nonstop
34. 34.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) a clear team plan (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
38. 38.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI

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