Lesson T4.2.1
T4.2.1 Formal debates Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 4
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is a structured contest where speakers argue a motion?
- Scripted play
- Formal debate
- Silent reading
- Casual chat
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What is the proposition argued for or against in a debate?
- Summary
- Motion
- Verdict
- Rebuttal
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Who keeps order and calls speakers in a formal debate?
- The chair
- The timer
- The proposer
- The opponent
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What does the first speaker for the motion do?
- Chair
- Opposer
- Proposer
- Audience
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What makes debate arguments more persuasive and factual?
- Loud volume
- Evidence
- Opinions
- Emotions
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What term describes challenging an opposing argument?
- Opening
- Rebuttal
- Summary
- Motion
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Why might a debater ask a probing question?
- Waste time
- Change topic
- Test logic
- Show anger
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What combines a clear claim, evidence, and counter-arguments?
- Brief greeting
- Random story
- Simple list
- Persuasive speech
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Why must debaters listen carefully to opponents?
- Find spelling errors
- Memorise words
- Interrupt faster
- Accurate rebuttal
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What is briefly restating the main points of a debate called?
- Heckling
- Summarising
- Debating
- Proposing
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What is the standard formal opening address to the chair in a debate?
- Listen up
- Madam Chair
- Dear judge
- Hello everyone
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What is the final outcome determined by at the end of a debate?
- A vote
- The chair's whim
- A coin toss
- Audience applause
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What should a debater focus on most when responding to an opponent?
- Speaking speed
- Key claims
- Their tone
- Their clothing
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What is a brief interjection offered by the opposing side during a speech called?
- Personal attack
- Point of information
- Time extension
- Formal warning
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Why should a debater anticipate opposing arguments in advance?
- To memorise facts
- To copy ideas
- To stall time
- To strengthen cases
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Which of these is the strongest valid reason for supporting a motion?
- Measurable evidence
- Speaker popularity
- Personal charm
- Loud applause
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What should a debater do if unsure of a fact during a speech?
- Guess boldly
- Invent statistics
- Avoid stating it
- Change the subject
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Why do formal debates enforce strict time limits for each speech?
- To rush speakers
- To ensure fairness
- To test memory
- To save electricity
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What is a key feature of a closing speech in a formal debate?
- Summary of clashes
- Personal insults
- New evidence
- Audience poll
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What does it mean to clash with an opponent in a debate?
- Agree politely
- Ignore mistakes
- Interrupt rudely
- Directly challenge points
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