Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 990 · 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
2. 2.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
5. 5.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
9. 9.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 28 for content, 20 for style and 67 in all. How many marks for strategy?
10. 10.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
13. 13.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
15. 15.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
16. 16.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) sum up and appeal
17. 17.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) time it in practice
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
20. 20.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
22. 22.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
25. 25.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
26. 26.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “interesting” (c) “stupid” (d) “fair”
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
28. 28.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) strong evidence (c) answering opponents (d) a clear, steady voice
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
30. 30.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
31. 31.🎤 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
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) may test the definition (d) speaks first
33. 33.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
34. 34.✋ A speech is 7 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?
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
36. 36.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) a clear, steady voice (d) correct facts
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
40. 40.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 5 minutes

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