Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 922 · 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.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
2. 2.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
3. 3.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear team plan (c) linking with teammates (d) clear reasoning
5. 5.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) keep talking (c) sit down politely (d) argue with them
7. 7.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
11. 11.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
13. 13.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
18. 18.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) correct facts
20. 20.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
22. 22.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
23. 23.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
24. 24.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
26. 26.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
27. 27.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
28. 28.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
30. 30.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) jokes, length, volume (c) content, style, strategy (d) speed, size, shouting
32. 32.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
34. 34.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
35. 35.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
37. 37.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
38. 38.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
40. 40.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True

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