Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 899 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
2. 2.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
3. 3.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
5. 5.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
7. 7.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
8. 8.🎤 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?
9. 9.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 25 for style and 79 in all. How many marks for strategy?
10. 10.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the judges
11. 11.✋ 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?
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
17. 17.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) saying “On that point” (c) mocking the speaker (d) sitting if declined
20. 20.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
21. 21.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
23. 23.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) greet judges, opponents (c) insult the motion (d) tell a long joke
25. 25.🎤 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
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) says “I beg to oppose”
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
31. 31.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) offering in mid-speech (c) making a long speech (d) standing up to offer
33. 33.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) good arguments (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
34. 34.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 31 for content, 31 for style and 76 in all. How many marks for strategy?
35. 35.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) offering in mid-speech (c) making a long speech (d) offering nonstop
36. 36.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”

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