Question 1: Identify one key strategy mentioned in the passage for preparing to face opposition in a debate.

Answer: Anticipating potential counterarguments and practising rebuttals.

Question 2: Explain why rehearsing responses to objections is considered important.

Answer: It helps speakers respond confidently and effectively during the debate.

Question 3: What does the passage suggest about identifying weak points in your own argument?

Answer: It allows debaters to strengthen their arguments and prevent easy rebuttals.

Question 4: Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of preparing for opposition? [a] Recognising logical fallacies [b] Memorising rebuttal scripts [c] Rehearsing responses [d] Strengthening weak points

Answer: b) Memorising rebuttal scripts

Question 5: Analyze how the passage emphasises the importance of understanding the opposition’s concerns.

Answer: The passage highlights that understanding the opposition’s concerns enables debaters to formulate more persuasive rebuttals and anticipate possible objections, thus increasing their effectiveness in the debate.

Question 6: List two potential consequences of failing to prepare for opposition as described in the passage.

Answer: Inability to respond confidently and vulnerability to easy rebuttals.

Question 7: Create a brief plan outlining how to rehearse responses to opposition points before a debate.

Answer: Identify likely objections, formulate clear rebuttals, practise delivering responses aloud, seek feedback, and refine responses based on mock debates.

Question 8: Error Correction: The passage contains a grammatical mistake. Find and correct it.

Answer: Recognise should be recognise (UK spelling).

Question 9: Based on the passage, what is the main benefit of being well-prepared for opposition?

Answer: To respond confidently and strengthen your overall argument.

Question 10: Creative Writing Prompt: Write a short speech (about 25 lines) on how to effectively anticipate opposition in a debate. Include at least three strategies.

Answer: Students should outline strategies such as researching potential counterarguments, practising rebuttals, and strengthening weak points in their arguments, all presented cohesively in speech format.