Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 975 · 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 PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
4. 4.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
7. 7.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
9. 9.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
12. 12.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) defines the key words
14. 14.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
16. 16.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
18. 18.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) strong evidence (c) relevant examples (d) answering opponents
19. 19.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) guess on the day (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
21. 21.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
22. 22.✋ 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?
23. 23.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 31, 23 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
26. 26.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) defines the key words
31. 31.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) asking off-topic things (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering in mid-speech
32. 32.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 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?
34. 34.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 35 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
35. 35.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Over and out.”
38. 38.🎤 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?
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
40. 40.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must disprove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition

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