Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 971 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
3. 3.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) is against the motion (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
4. 4.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) defines the key words
7. 7.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 30 for style and 80 in all. How many marks for strategy?
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.🎤 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
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 2 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
12. 12.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
13. 13.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) two sides to argue (c) no clear meaning (d) one right answer
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
18. 18.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
21. 21.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) saying “On that point” (c) standing up to offer (d) making a long speech
22. 22.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering in minute one (c) mocking the speaker (d) talking before accepted
23. 23.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 23 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
30. 30.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion
33. 33.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Breaking news…”
34. 34.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering in minute one (c) standing up to offer (d) asking a short question
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
39. 39.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) add a new point (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
40. 40.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering in minute one (c) making a long speech (d) asking off-topic things

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