Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 89 · 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 debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must prove the motion
3. 3.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 38, 25 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
4. 4.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) piece of idea
5. 5.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
6. 6.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
8. 8.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) correct facts (c) answering opponents (d) a clear team plan
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
10. 10.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
12. 12.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in protected minutes (c) in the middle minutes
13. 13.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
16. 16.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) answering opponents (c) strong evidence (d) a clear team plan
17. 17.🕒 A debate slot is 11 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
18. 18.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
20. 20.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
23. 23.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
28. 28.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
30. 30.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
32. 32.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) a hidden answer (c) one right answer (d) two sides to argue
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
35. 35.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
36. 36.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
38. 38.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first

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