Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 904 · 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
2. 2.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
4. 4.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 25 for style and 68 in all. How many marks for strategy?
5. 5.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
7. 7.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
9. 9.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) two sides to argue (c) no clear meaning (d) one right answer
12. 12.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
17. 17.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
18. 18.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
19. 19.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) jokes, length, volume
20. 20.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
21. 21.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Over and out.”
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
23. 23.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) strong evidence (c) clear reasoning (d) linking with teammates
26. 26.🏗️ 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
27. 27.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) waiting to be accepted (c) making a long speech (d) offering in minute one
28. 28.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
30. 30.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
31. 31.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) offering in mid-speech (c) waiting to be accepted (d) shouting from your seat
32. 32.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) asking off-topic things (c) asking a short question (d) saying “On that point”
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
35. 35.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
37. 37.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) apologise (c) sum up and appeal (d) add a new point
38. 38.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
39. 39.🎤 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?
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite

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