Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 858 · 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 debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
2. 2.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the proposition (c) the opposition (d) the judges
3. 3.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
5. 5.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
8. 8.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
9. 9.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
13. 13.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
15. 15.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must prove the motion
17. 17.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
20. 20.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
21. 21.💬 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) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
23. 23.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✋ 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?
25. 25.🎤 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?
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
27. 27.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the timekeeper (c) the speaker (d) the audience
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
29. 29.🎤 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
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
31. 31.✋ A speech is 5 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?
32. 32.🏗️ 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
33. 33.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 28 for content, 39 for style and 83 in all. How many marks for strategy?
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
35. 35.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
37. 37.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) tell a long joke
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎤 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
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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