Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 932 · 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: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
2. 2.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
4. 4.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
5. 5.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
7. 7.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
11. 11.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) sum up and appeal (c) add a new point (d) apologise
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
13. 13.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
14. 14.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the proposition
15. 15.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
17. 17.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good use of time (b) correct facts (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence
18. 18.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) keep talking (c) sit down politely (d) argue with them
19. 19.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎤 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?
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
22. 22.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) insult the motion (d) start shouting
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
24. 24.🎤 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?
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
26. 26.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) arguing when declined (c) sitting if declined (d) talking before accepted
27. 27.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
28. 28.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
29. 29.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
30. 30.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the audience
31. 31.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
32. 32.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) eye contact (c) correct facts (d) linking with teammates
34. 34.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering nonstop (d) waiting to be accepted
38. 38.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
39. 39.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition

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