Reading for comprehension questions | form two English

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

A debate is a public meeting in which speeches and arguments are made on a  particular issue or topic. The debate aims at making a discussion on a particular topic. The topic for debate is known as the motion or resolution. An example of a motion might be “advertisements do more harm than good.”

In any debate, there are always two sides; those who support the motion and those who oppose the motion (opposing side). There should also be an audience to listen to the arguments and to participate. The debate is controlled by the chairperson and sometimes assisted by a timekeeper in time keeping.

The debate begins with the chairperson reading out the motion and this is followed by the speakers from each side. The first to speak is the main speaker who is the  proposer/supporter of the motion. He or she is followed immediately by the main speaker on the opposing side. Thereafter, speakers from each side who support what the main speakers have said from both sides follow.

After the opening speeches, the chairperson declares the motion open to the floor. Anyone in the audience can now speak for or against the motion, but must get permission from the chairperson.

After sufficient discussion, the chairperson asks the main speakers from both sides to ‘sum up’. The side that opposes first argues why people should vote against the motion; the proposer side is then asked to summarise why people should support the motion.

The final stage of the debate is to vote on the motion. The speakers and audience may vote for or against or abstain if not agreeing with either sides. The votes are counted and the chairperson announces the result and the winner.

Questions
(a) Answer the following questions with reference to the passage in the blank spaces
provided.

1. What is the suitable title for this passage?
2. What makes a debate more interesting?
3. State the main role of the chairperson in a debate.
4. What is the name of the group that is against the motion?
5. Give the importance of a debate?

(b)For each of the following statements, write ​ TRUE if the statement is correct or ​ FALSE if the statement is not correct in the blank spaces provided.

1. A debate is a public meeting in which speeches and arguments are written on a particular topic.
2. A debate is only conducted in schools.
3. In any debate, two sides are involved on arguments.
4. Proposers support the motion.
5. To harm means to bring positive changes.

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