Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 967 · 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: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎤 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?
3. 3.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
5. 5.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
7. 7.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) briefly, then go on (c) ignore it (d) give up the speech
8. 8.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “stupid” (c) “important” (d) “interesting”
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
10. 10.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
11. 11.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
12. 12.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) confident posture (d) clear reasoning
13. 13.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the topic statement (c) the last speech (d) the winner’s prize
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) relevant examples (d) good pace and pauses
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
16. 16.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
17. 17.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
18. 18.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
19. 19.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) piece of idea (c) point of information (d) pause of input
20. 20.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
21. 21.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear team plan (c) a clear, steady voice (d) answering opponents
23. 23.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
26. 26.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
29. 29.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
30. 30.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) sitting if declined (c) making a long speech (d) mocking the speaker
31. 31.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) must prove the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) is against the motion
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
33. 33.✋ A speech is 3 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
36. 36.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to judge content (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
38. 38.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 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?
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 37 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite

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