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Debating

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a point of order?

a)

used by the opposite team to destabilizethe speaker

b)

they concern the running or the procedure of the debate

c)

is a way of saying the debate is almost over

2.
What is the chairperson's role?
a)
they look after the time keeping of the debate 
b)
They introduce the debate, they give the floor to either side, they enforce the rules
c)
They make everyone a cup of tea
d)
They give feedback on the debate performance
3.
What is the role of the bellboy?
a)
They cheer each team on to show their support
b)
They take the points of informations from each side
c)
They are the time keeper of the debate
d)
They are like leprechauns
4.

When is the protected time in the debate?

a)

The second and the fourth minute

b)

The first and the sixth minute

c)

The first and the 5th minute

d)

the first three minutes

5.

How long should every debater officially speak for?

a)

3 minutes

b)

6 minutes

c)

4 minutes

d)

5 minutes

6.
Which of the following is a speaker NOT judged on in their debate?
a)
the quality of their arguments
b)
the ability to think on their feet
c)
teamwork
d)
the ability to write poetic speeches
7.
Which  way is not accepted for making a point of information?
a)
stand, hand on head and say point of information
b)
stand hand outstretched and say on that point
c)
Stand with both hands behind your back
d)
stand hand outstretched and say nothing
8.
how long should a POI last?
a)
10-15 seconds
b)
1 minute
c)
30 seconds
d)
45 seconds
9.
What is the minimum amount of POIs we should take?
a)
1
b)
4
c)
3
d)
2
10.
For the final bonus point… What is the name of the debating style we are following..
a)
Paris VI 
b)
Paris IV
c)
Paris V
d)
Ireland V
11.

What is bouc emissaire?

a)

scapegoat

b)

miseryguts

c)

scapesheep

d)

scapeunicorn

12.

Sometimes my teacher talks too much and then we get distracted

a)

get carried away

b)

get swept away

c)

get overtaken

d)

get snowed under

13.

When Mr Farrington's iphone broke, he checked the terms and conditions of the guarantee. However they were not very clear as to what he was entitled to?

a)

mistaken

b)

misleading

c)

dead end

d)

unclear

14.

My opponent's argument is like Swiss cheese.

a)

Its melting

b)

Its full of holes

c)

Its as smelly as Maroilles

d)

Its gone off

15.

When you finish your argument quickly, you need to...

a)

roll it up

b)

wrap it up

c)

eat it up

d)

speak it up

16.

Tu me fais marcher en anglais ....

a)

You are pulling my foot

b)

You are stroking my leg

c)

You are pulling my leg

d)

You are pulling my finger

17.

Il est bien connu que...

a)

It is popular knowledge that

b)

Its commoners knowledge that

c)

Its local knowledge that

d)

It is common knowledge that

18.

What are the three Greek notions of persuasion to follow in a debate?

a)

Pathology, locomotion, ethics

b)

paternity, maternity, eternity

c)

pathos, logos, ethos

d)

unicorn, heaven, God

19.

What is the name of the Affirmative and the Negative team?

a)

Conservative and Labour

b)

For and Against

c)

Right and Wong

d)

The Government and Opposition

20.

If your English teachers, Mr Farrington and Caitriona were creatures, which animals would they be?

a)

A crab and a unicorn

b)

A hobbit and a dwarf

c)

A dog and a cat

d)

A panther and a cougar