Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 997 · 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 must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
5. 5.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⏱️ A 4-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?
7. 7.🎤 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
8. 8.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) mocking the speaker (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering in mid-speech
10. 10.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
11. 11.🕒 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?
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
13. 13.📝 The proposition team scores 232 marks and the opposition team scores 225 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
16. 16.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
17. 17.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
18. 18.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
19. 19.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
20. 20.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
21. 21.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering nonstop (d) making a long speech
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
23. 23.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
24. 24.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
25. 25.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) asking off-topic things (c) sitting if declined (d) shouting from your seat
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) is for the motion
28. 28.🎤 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
29. 29.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
30. 30.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Over and out.”
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
32. 32.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) confident posture (c) correct facts (d) good pace and pauses
34. 34.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
36. 36.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) asking a short question (c) mocking the speaker (d) waiting to be accepted
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
38. 38.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) relevant examples
40. 40.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False

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