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WorksheetsDebate - Day 1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
DEBATE Vs. ARGUMENT: Which always includes an opposing side and rebuttal?
a)
Debate
b)
Argument
2.
DEBATE Vs. ARGUMENT: Which is generally NOT a formal, academic competition?
a)
Debate
b)
Argument
3.
When you turn a topic into a statement that can be argued, you've created a
a)
Motion
b)
Affirmative Claim
c)
Negative Claim
d)
Valid Reason
4.
"Global Warming" would be an example of . . .
a)
a topic
b)
a motion
c)
a claim
d)
evidence
5.
States should raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour is an example of. . .
a)
a topic.
b)
a motion.
c)
evidence
6.
States should raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour. What is the affirmative side?
a)
States should raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour.
b)
States should NOT raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour.
c)
Minimum Wage
d)
Money
7.
Students should NOT be required to wear uniforms in public schools. What is the negative side's claim?
a)
Students should not be required to wear uniforms in public schools.
b)
Students should be required to wear uniforms in public schools.
c)
School Uniforms
8.
Schools should allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom. What would be the negative side's claim?
a)
Schools should allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom.
b)
Schools should not allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom.
9.
What is a claim?
a)
Taking the topic and making a statement about it.
b)
A statement that shows you support the motion.
c)
A statement that shows if you support or oppose the motion.
d)
A statement that shows you oppose the motion.
10.
If you oppose the motion, which side are you on?
a)
Affirmative Side
b)
Negative Side
c)
Judge
11.
Why is a claim like a roof?
a)
It is important, but it needs something to hold it up.
b)
It provides the foundation of the argument.
c)
It's at the top.
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