Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 962 · 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.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
4. 4.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
7. 7.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
8. 8.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
10. 10.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) guess on the day (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
12. 12.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) arguing when declined (c) talking before accepted (d) asking off-topic things
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) may test the definition
16. 16.🎤 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?
17. 17.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) one right answer (c) no clear meaning (d) two sides to argue
18. 18.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the judges (c) the loudest team (d) the audience
20. 20.🎤 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?
21. 21.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) relevant examples
22. 22.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) correct facts
24. 24.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
25. 25.🎤 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?
26. 26.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) good arguments
27. 27.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
31. 31.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) relevant examples (c) confident posture (d) linking with teammates
32. 32.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in minute one (d) talking before accepted
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) speaks first (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
35. 35.🕒 A debate slot is 17 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
38. 38.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
39. 39.🏗️ 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
40. 40.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False

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