Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 984 · 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 side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
3. 3.🎤 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
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
5. 5.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
6. 6.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) saying “On that point” (c) making a long speech (d) sitting if declined
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
8. 8.✋ A speech is 4 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?
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
10. 10.🏗️ 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
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.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
13. 13.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 26 for content, 20 for style and 59 in all. How many marks for strategy?
14. 14.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) standing up to offer (c) making a long speech (d) offering nonstop
15. 15.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 26 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
16. 16.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.✋ A speech is 8 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?
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
19. 19.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 39 for style and 71 in all. How many marks for strategy?
20. 20.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 33, 35 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
21. 21.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
22. 22.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
24. 24.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
27. 27.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
30. 30.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
31. 31.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 39 for style and 79 in all. How many marks for strategy?
33. 33.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) making a long speech (d) asking off-topic things
34. 34.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
35. 35.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
36. 36.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
37. 37.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear, steady voice (d) relevant examples
38. 38.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) shouting from your seat (c) asking off-topic things (d) mocking the speaker
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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