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Debate

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The affirmative argues

a)

against the topic

b)

not in favor of the topic

c)

for the topic

2.

The opposing side argues

a)

against the topic

b)

in favor of the topic

c)

for the topic

3.

Forms of support (facts, examples, quotes)

a)

Evidence

b)

Proposition side

c)

Reasoning

4.
To prove that the opposing team is wrong
a)
Reasoning
b)
Opinion
c)
Rebuttal
5.

What is a claim?

a)

an arguable statement

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

one of the four sides of debate

6.

Which of these phrases is the best way to OPPOSE someone's argument?

a)

Furthermore,

b)

I don't think this is the case because...

c)

To summarize, I think...

d)

I do not agree with you because...

7.

Which one of these phrases is the STRONGEST way to prove your point?

a)

I would suggest that...

b)

I think that...

c)

It is hard to deny that...

d)

I believe that...

8.

Evidence from an expert or other external source not including the debater, such as author, researcher, witness, etc.

a)

Testimonial Evidence

b)

Statistics

c)

Personal or Anecdotal Evidence

9.

Measurements, numbers and percentages

a)

Testimonial Evidence

b)

Statistics

c)

Personal or Anecdotal Evidence

10.
The main objective of the debate is:
a)
Discuss a topic to oppose ideas
b)
Show who knows more about the subject
c)
Discuss a topic to reach a final conclusion
d)
Face opposing ideas
11.
The Debate is an oral communication technique where a topic and a problem are exposed. No solutions are provided, just arguments.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
I don't know
d)
No idea