Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 996 · 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.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
6. 6.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
7. 7.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) may test the definition
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
10. 10.🕒 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
11. 11.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the person asking (c) the audience (d) the speaker
12. 12.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 26, 39 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
14. 14.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) standing up to offer (c) waiting to be accepted (d) offering in minute one
18. 18.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) greet judges, opponents (c) tell a long joke (d) insult the motion
19. 19.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 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?
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.🕒 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?
23. 23.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
25. 25.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) judges dislike it
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
27. 27.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
30. 30.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) offering nonstop (c) arguing when declined (d) talking before accepted
31. 31.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
32. 32.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the loudest team (d) the timekeeper
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) offering a fair point (c) offering in mid-speech (d) waiting to be accepted
34. 34.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending
35. 35.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 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?
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
37. 37.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) must prove the motion
38. 38.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
40. 40.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair

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