Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 861 · 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: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
2. 2.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
3. 3.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
7. 7.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 The proposition team scores 180 marks and the opposition team scores 175 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
12. 12.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📝 The proposition team scores 237 marks and the opposition team scores 248 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
14. 14.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
15. 15.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) saying “On that point” (c) standing up to offer (d) sitting if declined
16. 16.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) clear reasoning
18. 18.📝 The proposition team scores 196 marks and the opposition team scores 200 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
19. 19.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) strong evidence (c) answering opponents (d) good pace and pauses
20. 20.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) asking a short question (c) offering nonstop (d) standing up to offer
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) good use of time
22. 22.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
23. 23.🎤 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
24. 24.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) time it in practice (d) skip the ending
25. 25.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) answers the proposition
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
29. 29.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
30. 30.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the proposition (c) the judges (d) the opposition
33. 33.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) good use of time (d) correct facts
34. 34.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the loudest team
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) correct facts (c) confident posture (d) a clear team plan
37. 37.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
39. 39.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
40. 40.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?

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