Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 946 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
2. 2.🎤 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?
3. 3.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the judges
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
6. 6.🕒 A debate slot is 47 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
7. 7.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
8. 8.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
9. 9.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
10. 10.🎤 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?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) clear reasoning (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear, steady voice
12. 12.🎤 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?
13. 13.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
16. 16.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
17. 17.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
18. 18.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) a clear team plan (d) good pace and pauses
20. 20.🎤 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
21. 21.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
23. 23.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.🕒 A debate slot is 13 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
27. 27.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
28. 28.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) give up the speech (c) argue for minutes (d) briefly, then go on
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
31. 31.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 24 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 3 with proof (b) greeting the judges
33. 33.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) talking before accepted (d) waiting to be accepted
34. 34.🎤 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
35. 35.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
38. 38.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
40. 40.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech

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