Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 974 · 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.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) speed, size, shouting
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
6. 6.✋ 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?
7. 7.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
8. 8.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
10. 10.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear, steady voice (c) confident posture (d) linking with teammates
11. 11.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
14. 14.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
16. 16.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) point of interest (c) pause of input (d) piece of idea
17. 17.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “interesting” (c) “stupid” (d) “important”
18. 18.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.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) speaks first
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
21. 21.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
23. 23.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) asking off-topic things (c) shouting from your seat (d) asking a short question
24. 24.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
25. 25.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the judges
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
28. 28.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
33. 33.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
35. 35.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) eye contact (c) answering opponents (d) linking with teammates
38. 38.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
40. 40.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker

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