ADVANCED 14 Debate Etiquette & Sportsmanship Quiz

What is the primary purpose of etiquette in debate?

• To impress the judges with vocabulary

• To avoid losing points for grammar mistakes

• To maintain respectful and constructive communication

• To make the debate more entertaining

If your opponent interrupts you during your speech, the best response is to:

• Interrupt them back to be fair

• Ignore it and continue speaking confidently

• Raise your voice to regain attention

• Accuse them of being disrespectful on the spot

Which of the following is an example of good sportsmanship after losing a debate?

• Blaming the judge for being biased

• Leaving the room without saying anything

• Congratulating the winning team and thanking the judge

• Arguing with the other team about the result

During feedback, a respectful debater should:

• Defend every point they made

• Listen actively and thank the judge for their comments

• Correct the judge if they misunderstood

• Stay silent and ignore the feedback

Which of the following behaviors is considered poor debate etiquette?

• Making eye contact with the audience

• Using rhetorical questions in your speech

• Rolling your eyes at an opponent's argument

• Taking notes during the other team's speech

What is the best way to handle a teammate who forgets their argument during the debate?

• Laugh it off and move on

• Publicly correct them during the debate

• Support them calmly and help them recover if possible

• Take over their speaking time without asking

Why is time discipline important in debate?

• It helps you speak faster

• It shows respect for the structure and fairness of the debate

• It gives you more time to criticize the other team

• It allows you to avoid answering difficult questions

If you win a debate and the other team looks disappointed, what should you do?

• Celebrate loudly to show your excitement

• Ignore them and focus on your team

• Thank them for a good debate and show humility

• Tell them why your team deserved to win

Which of the following is a sign of active listening during a debate?

• Checking your phone while others speak

• Nodding and taking notes during the opponent's speech

• Preparing your rebuttal without listening

• Whispering to your teammate during the speech

What is the best way to give peer feedback after a class debate?

• Focus only on what they did wrong

• Use kind, specific comments and offer one suggestion for improvement

• Compare them to other students

• Avoid giving feedback to avoid hurting feelings