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Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate Answers

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Read the excerpt from a student’s journal.I thought it would be stressful having to participate in a debate for my final exam. But with a partner to help, it was actually a nice change of pace. We argued our case thoroughly, presenting lots of evidence. We even got to use the rebuttal we’d rehearsed. Well, a year’s worth of research really paid off.

A
argued our case thoroughly
B
presenting lots of evidence
C
the rebuttal we’d rehearsed
D
a year’s worth of research
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Read the description of the debate.Henrique introduced Anita and Lorenzo and explained the rules of the debate. After Henrique stated the resolution, Anita spoke first. Though Lorenzo tried to prove Anita wrong, she stuck to her support of the resolution. After both sides had spoken, the teacher announced the winner of the debate.

A
Henrique acted as the negative party, since he warned the parties about what to avoid doing wrong.
B
Lorenzo acted as the neutral party, since he offered evidence disproving the resolution.
C
Anita acted as the affirmative party, since she offered evidence supporting the resolution.
D
The teacher acted as the moderator, since she did not offer any evidence during the debate.
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Which is part of the final step of making an effective rebuttal?

A
Identify weaknesses in the opposition’s counterclaim.
B
Listen to the opposition’s counterclaim and evidence.
C
Identify opportunities to strengthen the original claim.
D
Present evidence that supports the original claim.
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Read the resolution.All students should be required to wear uniforms to school.Which is the best example of an effective claim?

A
I disagree that all students should be required to wear uniforms to school.
B
My friend’s school uniforms are expensive, and yet they’re ugly and uncomfortable.
C
I agree with the statement, and I think it’s a really smart idea for our school.
D
School uniforms should not be required because they reduce individual expression.
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To be a formal debate, the debate must include

A
strong opinions.
B
personal attacks.
C
unlimited time to talk.
D
set rules and guidelines.
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In a debate, an active listener should make eye contact with the speaker because it

A
unnerves the speaker.
B
challenges the speaker.
C
encourages the speaker.
D
shows respect for the speaker.

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