Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 995 · 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.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “those people”
4. 4.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
5. 5.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
7. 7.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
8. 8.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
10. 10.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the person asking
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
12. 12.🎤 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
13. 13.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
14. 14.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
18. 18.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
20. 20.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
21. 21.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
24. 24.✋ 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?
25. 25.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
26. 26.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) a clear, steady voice (c) correct facts (d) linking with teammates
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
28. 28.🎤 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
29. 29.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.✋ A speech is 6 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?
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
33. 33.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
35. 35.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the loudest team
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
37. 37.✋ A speech is 3 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?
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
39. 39.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
40. 40.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) content, style, strategy (c) dress, height, luck (d) speed, size, shouting

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