WorksheetsDebating Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 3mins
The aim of a debate is...
To sell something to someone
To convince the opposition you are right
To discuss an important issue
To present during a job interview
True or false? Debates are done in front of an audience...
True
False
To stand for and defend the argument is called the...
Opposition Team
Negative Team
Judgemental Team
Affirmative Team
The evidence and opinion used to attack the opposition is called...
Rebuttal
Compliment
Statement
Correcting
True or false? Debates only have one correct side
True
False
In a rebuttal, each team should...
Agree with the opposition's points
Argue the opposition's points are irrelevant
Insult the team members of the opposition
Ignore what the opposition has said
In a debate, which side uses evidence to support their argument?
The affirmative (for) team
The negative (against) team
Both sides
Neither side
What attributes should be features in a debate? (3 answers)
Expression
Getures
Humour/
Laughing
Eye contact
Violence
True or false? Speakers can use false evidence to support their argument.
True
False
How long does each speaker have to speak?
1 minute
5 minutes
10 minutes
3 minutes
Who is the first person to rebuttal in a debate?
First affirmative speaker
First negative speaker
Third affirmative speaker
Second negative speaker
True or false? It is okay to make fun of the opposing speaker/s.
True
False
What should be included in a debate? (2 answers)
Persuasion
False information
Focus on logic
Personal opinions
To be a good debater, you must...
Speak clearly and loudly
Think about what the other team is saying towards your argument
Learn about your topic by researching it
All of these answers
The winner of the debate is determined by...
Majority votes from the audience
Whoever yells the most
By the affirmative side
By the chairman
Tossing a coin
During the decision of the winning team, the audience must avoid... (2 answers)
Picking the winner through the strongest arguments
Agreeing with their friends
Biased opinions on the topic
Being quiet during the debate
