Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 986 · 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.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
2. 2.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
5. 5.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the last speech
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
7. 7.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 35, 20 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
8. 8.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
9. 9.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
11. 11.🎤 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?
12. 12.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
13. 13.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 13 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 23 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.🎤 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
17. 17.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) confident posture
18. 18.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear team plan (c) answering opponents (d) eye contact
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
20. 20.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
21. 21.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
22. 22.🕒 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?
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
25. 25.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
28. 28.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
30. 30.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
31. 31.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Over and out.”
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering nonstop (d) making a long speech
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) eye contact (c) a clear, steady voice (d) confident posture
35. 35.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
40. 40.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 27 for style and 77 in all. How many marks for strategy?

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