Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 863 · 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.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.✋ A speech is 8 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?
4. 4.🕒 A debate slot is 30 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
5. 5.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
7. 7.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
8. 8.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) relevant examples (c) eye contact (d) confident posture
10. 10.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) the whole speech (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 2 minutes
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
12. 12.🎤 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
14. 14.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 34 for style and 75 in all. How many marks for strategy?
15. 15.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) making a long speech (c) mocking the speaker (d) waiting to be accepted
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 45 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
18. 18.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
19. 19.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) tell a long joke (c) insult the motion (d) greet judges, opponents
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
21. 21.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) good arguments (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
22. 22.🕒 A debate slot is 36 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
25. 25.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
29. 29.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) keep talking (d) sit down politely
30. 30.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 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?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) strong evidence
32. 32.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
33. 33.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear team plan (c) strong evidence (d) correct facts
36. 36.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
38. 38.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
40. 40.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker

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