Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 988 · 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 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) relevant examples
3. 3.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
6. 6.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
9. 9.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering in mid-speech (d) arguing when declined
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
11. 11.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
13. 13.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
14. 14.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must prove the motion (d) speaks first
16. 16.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the audience
17. 17.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) talking before accepted (c) mocking the speaker (d) waiting to be accepted
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 12 (c) 9 (d) 6
21. 21.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) talking before accepted (c) shouting from your seat (d) saying “On that point”
22. 22.🎤 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 first speaker (c) the second speaker
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 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?
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
27. 27.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
29. 29.📝 The proposition team scores 243 marks and the opposition team scores 246 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
34. 34.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) a speaker
35. 35.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) mocking the speaker (c) waiting to be accepted (d) offering a fair point
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
39. 39.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) standing up to offer (c) arguing when declined (d) keeping it to 15 seconds

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