Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 900 · 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 our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
2. 2.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
3. 3.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
5. 5.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
8. 8.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
13. 13.🎤 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
14. 14.✋ 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?
15. 15.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) answering opponents (c) clear reasoning (d) good use of time
16. 16.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
18. 18.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to keep speeches fair
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
21. 21.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “interesting” (c) “stupid” (d) “fair”
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
25. 25.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) guess on the day
26. 26.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
28. 28.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
34. 34.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) saying “On that point” (c) waiting to be accepted (d) offering a fair point
37. 37.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
38. 38.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) defines the key words
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear team plan (c) good pace and pauses (d) good use of time
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content

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