Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 956 · 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 style (how you say it)? (a) good use of time (b) eye contact (c) strong evidence (d) relevant examples
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
3. 3.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
6. 6.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering nonstop (d) offering in mid-speech
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
9. 9.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 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?
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
15. 15.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
18. 18.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
21. 21.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
23. 23.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
27. 27.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
29. 29.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is against the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
33. 33.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) sit down politely (d) keep talking
34. 34.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) clear reasoning (c) correct facts (d) confident posture
35. 35.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
36. 36.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) good arguments (c) fancy clothes (d) the loudest voice
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 38 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it shows good strategy (c) judges dislike it (d) it is not allowed
39. 39.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in mid-speech (d) asking off-topic things

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