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WorksheetsDebate Evaluation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which is the best choice for the definition of debate?
formal or public argument between opposing parties
discussion of a theme or questions between two or more
interlocutors
two sides oppose each other and attempt to prove each other wrong
thoughtful argumentation about the validity of a proposition
What should be the order of a debate during the beginning?
attention grabber / hook
famous quote
statistics
all the above
Should there be an outline of the debate argument before the debating?
yes
no
In a debate, which side uses evidence to support their argument?
affirmative side
negative side
both sides
neither side
A formal debate team should have (a) students on the team
Another word for "topic" for a debate is called the (a)
Match the following scenarios
The death penalty is a cruel an inhumane punishment
caseline
Death penalty: an execution ordered by a court/law
key terms
This house would abolish the death penalty
motion
Any government that kills an offender is commiting a violation
argument
I understand your point of view, however the death penalty has positive outcomes
rebuttal
Another longer word for "proposition" is
(a)
Another longer word for "opposition" is
(a)
In a formal debate, there are a total of (a) rounds monitored by a judge.
Match the following for AREI technique
restatement of our position
assertion
first argument
reasoning
fact that proves statement
evidence
the explanation is urgent
impact
A impeccable debate motion only has one correct side
true
false
Another way to inform what a debate is by stating that it's
an argument with your friends
a public argument on many topics
an organized public argument on a specific topic
Debating is like a trial
true
false
Debate (a) students to engage in (b) subject matter in a mature and (c) environment. Furthermore, debate students show more maturity in the face of adversity and tend to develop stronger relationships with peers and mentors than the average student. Debate teaches students to (d) how students think, which (e) their ability to cooperate and resolve conflicts.
The motion is usually (a) and has no clear or correct answer.
An acceptable rebuttal should
show that the opposing argument is reasonable
show that the opposing argument is acceptable
show that the opposing argument has strong and enough data
show that the opposing argument is irrelevant with the topic
Reorder the following to present the beginning of a debate
hook, question, etc
define key terms
present case line
outline of the arguments
Debate came from the latin verb battere which means to (a) .
The origin of debates, essential to a functioning democracy, began in the countries (a) and (b) .
