Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 872 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
2. 2.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
4. 4.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
5. 5.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) eye contact (d) correct facts
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion
12. 12.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) linking with teammates (c) relevant examples (d) clear reasoning
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
14. 14.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “This House…”
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) offering nonstop (c) waiting to be accepted (d) saying “On that point”
17. 17.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
20. 20.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) argue with them (c) stay standing (d) keep talking
21. 21.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
22. 22.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
24. 24.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
27. 27.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the loudest team
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) defines the key words
29. 29.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) ignore it (c) give up the speech (d) argue for minutes
30. 30.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “you lot” (d) “hey, you there”
31. 31.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
33. 33.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) offering in minute one (c) offering a fair point (d) waiting to be accepted
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
37. 37.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 1 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 1 with proof
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
40. 40.✋ 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?

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