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WorksheetsDebate Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who is responsible for awarding points and determining the winner of the debate?
The Chairperson
The Moderator
The Jury
The Expert of the debate
What is the role of the first speaker in a team?
To define the thesis and outline the argumentative line
To sum up the debate
To introduce new arguments only
To moderate the debate
Which speaker is responsible for refuting the opposing team's arguments without introducing new arguments?
First speaker
Second speaker
Third speaker
Fourth speaker
What is the task of the Moderator (Bellgirl or Bellboy)?
To decide the winner of the debate
To inform speakers of the approaching end of speaking time
To assign penalty points to speakers
To present the motion of the debate
How must a speaker begin their speech?
By presenting their argument immediately
By greeting the Chairperson, the opposing party, and the audience
By stating their role in the team
By addressing the jury directly
How many speakers are there in total in an Oxford debate?
6
8
10
12
How many penalty points does a speaker receive for attacking the opponent personally instead of their argument?
2
5
8
10
What happens if a speaker refuses to take two questions or points of information?
They receive 1 penalty point
They receive 2 penalty points
They are disqualified
Their team automatically loses
What is the duration of each speaker's speech?
2 minutes
3 minutes
4 minutes
5 minutes
During which periods of a speech is it prohibited to ask new questions or points of information?
Throughout the entire speech
Only in the last 30 seconds
Only in the first 30 seconds
In the first and last 30 seconds
Which statement is true about the use of electronic devices during the debate?
They can be used freely
They are strictly prohibited
They must be in flight or offline mode
Only the Chairperson can use them
What is "Advocem" in an Oxford debate?
A one-minute response addressing an argument
The final argument presented by a team
A penalty rule in the debate
A process for extending speaking time
When does the Chairperson order a break in the debate?
After each speaker finishes
After the second speaker of the Opposition finishes
After the fourth speaker of the Opposition finishes
Before announcing the winner
Which of the following is NOT allowed during an Oxford debate?
Attacking the opponent’s argument
Interrupting another speaker without permission
Using statistics to support an argument
Summarizing arguments at the end
What should teams and coaches always remember regarding the judges’ decisions?
They can challenge the decision formally
They should request a re-evaluation if they disagree
They must accept the judges’ decision as final
They can negotiate with the judges
