Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 914 · 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.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
2. 2.🏗️ 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
3. 3.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) argue for minutes (c) ignore it (d) briefly, then go on
4. 4.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
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.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) ignore it (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
7. 7.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
8. 8.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) may test the definition
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
13. 13.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
14. 14.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
18. 18.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
23. 23.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
24. 24.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
30. 30.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
32. 32.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
33. 33.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
34. 34.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
35. 35.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) waiting to be accepted (c) making a long speech (d) saying “On that point”
36. 36.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good use of time (d) answering opponents
38. 38.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
39. 39.🎤 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?
40. 40.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False

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