Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 867 · 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 speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they win
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) the longest speech (c) fancy clothes (d) good arguments
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
6. 6.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
8. 8.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
12. 12.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
13. 13.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) piece of idea (c) point of information (d) point of interest
14. 14.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
15. 15.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) sum up and appeal (c) start a story (d) add a new point
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
19. 19.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
20. 20.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
21. 21.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the judges
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
23. 23.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) a speaker (d) the audience
26. 26.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
28. 28.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
31. 31.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 34 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
32. 32.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) eye contact (d) strong evidence
33. 33.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
35. 35.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) speed, size, shouting
36. 36.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
37. 37.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
39. 39.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 35 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
40. 40.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style

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