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WorksheetsHomework Lesson 5 Debate from Zero (1st Course)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
Date
1.
Fill in the blank
"A main argument consists of..."
a)
Introduction, Supporting Argument, Conclusion
b)
Topic Sentence, Supporting Argument, Supporting Evidence
c)
Thesis Statement, Examples, Counterarguments
d)
Conclusion, Supporting Details, Background Information
2.
What role does evidence play in building a persuasive argument?
a)
Evidence is the only component of a persuasive argument
b)
Evidence supports and strengthens the argument
c)
Evidence is irrelevant in a debate
d)
Evidence distracts the Opposing team from the Main argument
3.
What type of evidence was given in this speech?
“According to The Dan Tri, on November 7, 2021 to early November 2023, nationwide 699 cases of school violence involving more than 2,000 students”
a)
Common sense
b)
Example
c)
Statistic
d)
Expert's opinion
4.
What is the purpose of choosing information that comes from verified sources?
a)
To make the speech longer
b)
The opponent speaker can rebut easily
c)
To make the Main argument more convincing and stronger
d)
To shorten the Debate speech
5.
If a paragraph contains specific examples, statistics, or quotations to reinforce the main argument, what are these elements considered?
a)
Supporting Argument
b)
Introduction
c)
Supporting Evidence
d)
Conclusion
6.
How many types of evidence are typically presented in a debate?
a)
Two
b)
Three
c)
Four
d)
Five
7.
Which statements are correct when choosing Evidence?
a)
Evidence must support and illustrate the mentioned Main argument
b)
We can choose evidence randomly
c)
Statistic is more convincing than expert’s opinion
d)
We have to include citation and information about the statistic and research
e)
A & D are correct
8.
What type of evidence relies on the general knowledge or understanding that is believed by most people?
a)
Examples
b)
Expert Opinions
c)
Common Sense
d)
Statistics
9.
Which sources of information are reliable to search for Evidence (Especially Statistic, Expert’s opinion)?
a)
Facebook.com
b)
Wikipedia.com
c)
The New York Times
d)
Dictionary.cambridge.org
10.
If numerical data such as averages, percentages, or correlations are used to support an argument, which type of evidence is being presented?
a)
Examples
b)
Expert Opinions
c)
Common Sense
d)
Statistics
11.
“That carried by the scientists with surveys or experiments”
What type of evidence is this?
a)
Examples
b)
Expert Opinions
c)
Common Sense
d)
Statistics
12.
If a debater supports their argument with the statement: "A study published in a peer-reviewed journal shows that the average global temperature has increased by 1.2 degrees Celsius over the past century.", what type of evidence is being presented?
a)
Examples
b)
Expert Opinions
c)
Common Sense
d)
Statistics
13.
Point out the mistake in this Evidence: “ In a survey of employers, 94% of employers said life skills were as important as, or more than, professional knowledge”
a)
The speaker lacks of specific statistic
b)
The speaker does not give example to illustrate
c)
The speaker does not include citation and sources
d)
The speaker does not add his/her personal experience
14.
Which of the following Evidence can support the Main argument: “Reading books helps children to enlarge their vocabulary capacity”
a)
A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that the percentage of short-sighted among children in the United States has increased. 42% of Americans aged 12-54 years affected by short-sighted in 2009-2010.
b)
Research shows that reading fiction enhances children's imagination by strengthening their theory of mind, as published in "Child Development" (2006).
c)
Research published in the journal "Reading Research Quarterly" by Elley (1989) demonstrated that exposure to complex texts, such as those found in novels like "Harry Potter," can significantly expand children's vocabulary.
d)
According to the New York Times in 2018, reading books or novel can improve reading skills such as skimming, scanning in both adults and children.
15.
How many steps are typically involved in constructing a rebuttal?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
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