Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 905 · 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.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) linking with teammates (c) clear reasoning (d) confident posture
2. 2.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) asking a short question (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering a fair point
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
5. 5.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to waste time (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
6. 6.✋ 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?
7. 7.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
8. 8.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the timekeeper
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 14 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.🎤 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?
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “you lot”
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
17. 17.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
18. 18.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) asking off-topic things (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) waiting to be accepted
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) sitting if declined (c) standing up to offer (d) offering a fair point
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
24. 24.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) clear reasoning (d) confident posture
26. 26.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) good use of time (d) good pace and pauses
27. 27.✋ 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?
28. 28.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
33. 33.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to choose motions
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
39. 39.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
40. 40.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition

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