Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 961 · 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.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
6. 6.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
7. 7.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) a clear team plan (c) correct facts (d) strong evidence
8. 8.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) good pace and pauses
10. 10.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
11. 11.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) good pace and pauses
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
14. 14.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
15. 15.🎤 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?
16. 16.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
17. 17.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
18. 18.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
21. 21.🎤 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
22. 22.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
24. 24.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
28. 28.📝 The proposition team scores 186 marks and the opposition team scores 189 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
32. 32.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
34. 34.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the speaker
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) says “I beg to oppose”
37. 37.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) apologise
40. 40.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence

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