Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 987 · 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 a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
2. 2.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
5. 5.🎤 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
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
7. 7.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) saying “On that point” (c) shouting from your seat (d) mocking the speaker
8. 8.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
11. 11.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) correct facts
12. 12.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the proposition
13. 13.🎤 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?
14. 14.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the topic statement
16. 16.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
17. 17.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
18. 18.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
19. 19.🕒 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?
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the loudest team (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
22. 22.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
23. 23.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
25. 25.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering a fair point (d) asking off-topic things
26. 26.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
28. 28.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
29. 29.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
31. 31.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
33. 33.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “stupid” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) making a long speech (c) standing up to offer (d) asking a short question
35. 35.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
37. 37.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
38. 38.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
39. 39.🕒 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
40. 40.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True

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