Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 980 · 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 of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
4. 4.🎤 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?
5. 5.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the opposition
7. 7.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
9. 9.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) defines the key words (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
12. 12.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) standing up to offer (c) offering a fair point (d) offering in minute one
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
15. 15.✋ A speech is 5 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?
16. 16.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 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?
17. 17.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) time it in practice (c) skip the ending (d) guess on the day
18. 18.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 37, 40 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
19. 19.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
24. 24.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they get a bonus
25. 25.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
26. 26.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
27. 27.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) answering opponents (c) strong evidence (d) a clear team plan
28. 28.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
29. 29.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
33. 33.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) a clear, steady voice
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) correct facts (c) linking with teammates (d) relevant examples
36. 36.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must disprove the motion
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) asking off-topic things (d) sitting if declined
39. 39.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) confident posture (d) a clear team plan

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