Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 877 · 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-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
2. 2.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
3. 3.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
5. 5.✋ 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?
6. 6.🎤 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?
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) is against the motion
9. 9.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 1 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 1 with proof
12. 12.🎤 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
13. 13.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⏱️ 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?
16. 16.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering nonstop (d) asking off-topic things
18. 18.✋ A speech is 4 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?
19. 19.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 40, 22 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
20. 20.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 31 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
23. 23.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
25. 25.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
26. 26.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
27. 27.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
29. 29.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) talking before accepted (c) asking off-topic things (d) making a long speech
33. 33.🏗️ 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
34. 34.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
36. 36.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) guess on the day
37. 37.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “those people”
39. 39.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 32, 35 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
40. 40.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?

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