Debate Basics Quiz
12 Questions
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Show me what you know about debate! You can use Mr. S's notes if you need to.
Questions and Answers
- 1.The definition of debate is
- A.
An argument with your friends
- B.
An organized public argument on a specific topic
- C.
A public argument on many topics
- D.
Apple of my eye
- 2.Debate is done in front of an audience
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Debating is like a trial (what lawyers do)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.A good debate topic only has one correct side
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5."Tables" is a good debate topic
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.In debate, which side uses evidence to support their argument?
- A.
The pro (yes) side
- B.
The con (no) side
- C.
Both sides use evidence
- D.
Neither side uses evidence
- 7.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.A debate team usually has _______ students.
- A.
3-5
- B.
1
- C.
9
- D.
2
- 9.In debate, it is ok to yell at the other team and make fun of them when they are speaking
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.The pro side of a debate argues
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 11.To be a great debater, it is important to __________
- A.
Speak clearly, loudly, and with good emphasis
- B.
Think about what the other team will say against your argument
- C.
Learn alot about your topic by researching it
- D.
All of the above
- 12.
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