Debating

A person involved in a conversation can also be referred to as an....

• interjector

• interlocutor

• interrogator

• interrupter

In a formal debate, the theme or question is called a _ _ _ _ _ _ .

Whilst the party or house in favour of the motion is called the ...... , those against it are known as the ........ .

Each team is given equal time to present their evidence, consisting of the Introduction plus two of the following:

• reasons

• committee

• rational

• conclusion

• references

The judge or committee is a n_ _ _ _ _ third party.

Another word for debatable is ............ .

• controversial

• conjunction

• controvertible

• consequential

• contemporaneous

Another word for convincing is:

• believer

• beliefs

• believable

• believing

• believing

Random position assigned means teams may need to ........................... with the motion, even if they are in favour of it.

The practice of debating goes back thousands of years to Ancient ............... and ................ .

Which one of the following is NOT a crucial skill in terms of debating?

• Critical thinking.

• Presenting your thoughts calmly.

• Speaking elegantly.

• Presenting your thoughts logically.

• Thinking quickly.

Answer explanation

“We are made for loving. If we don’t love, we will be like plants without water.”

- Desmond Tutu