Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 898 · 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.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
2. 2.✋ 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?
3. 3.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⏱️ A 5-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?
5. 5.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) about 15 seconds (c) the whole speech (d) about 2 minutes
7. 7.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
8. 8.✋ A speech is 6 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?
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
10. 10.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
13. 13.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or stating your side? (a) greeting the judges (b) stating your side
16. 16.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
18. 18.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
19. 19.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) making a long speech (c) standing up to offer (d) asking off-topic things
20. 20.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
21. 21.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📝 The proposition team scores 215 marks and the opposition team scores 212 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
26. 26.✋ 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?
27. 27.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 3
29. 29.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
30. 30.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
33. 33.🎤 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
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
36. 36.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
38. 38.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
40. 40.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False

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