Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 972 · 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.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
7. 7.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
9. 9.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it wastes time (c) it shows good strategy (d) judges dislike it
11. 11.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
12. 12.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
14. 14.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
16. 16.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
17. 17.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
18. 18.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Over and out.”
19. 19.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
22. 22.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) jokes, length, volume
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
24. 24.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
31. 31.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
32. 32.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
33. 33.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
35. 35.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) correct facts (c) strong evidence (d) good pace and pauses
37. 37.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) may test the definition
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy

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