Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 963 · 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: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 36 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
4. 4.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
5. 5.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) a clear team plan
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
8. 8.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) strong evidence (d) eye contact
12. 12.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
14. 14.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) saying “On that point” (c) mocking the speaker (d) asking a short question
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
18. 18.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
19. 19.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) judges can follow you (c) to waste time (d) to hide them
20. 20.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) defines the key words
21. 21.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.✋ A speech is 8 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) correct facts (c) eye contact (d) confident posture
25. 25.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
30. 30.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
32. 32.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
33. 33.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
34. 34.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
35. 35.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
39. 39.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?

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