Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 879 · 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.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Over and out.”
2. 2.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) sitting if declined (c) asking a short question (d) shouting from your seat
3. 3.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) linking with teammates (c) correct facts (d) confident posture
6. 6.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) no clear meaning (c) two sides to argue (d) a hidden answer
7. 7.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
8. 8.📝 The proposition team scores 237 marks and the opposition team scores 227 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
9. 9.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) clear reasoning (c) correct facts (d) relevant examples
12. 12.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 32 for content, 33 for style and 84 in all. How many marks for strategy?
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
14. 14.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
17. 17.🎤 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
18. 18.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) defines the key words
21. 21.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
23. 23.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “stupid” (c) “interesting” (d) “fair”
24. 24.🎤 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?
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
26. 26.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
27. 27.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in protected minutes (c) in the middle minutes
28. 28.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) the longest speech
29. 29.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) relevant examples (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
33. 33.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
34. 34.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
35. 35.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
36. 36.🎤 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
37. 37.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
38. 38.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
39. 39.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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