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A debate is about a motion — a statement such as “This House would make homework optional.” The proposition argues for the motion: it speaks first, defines the key words and must prove the motion. The opposition argues against it: it answers the proposition and must disprove the motion. A good motion is debatable — sensible people can argue both sides. “This House believes a week has seven days” is a plain fact, so it cannot be debated.
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Two sides, one motion — “the proposition proves the motion, the opposition disproves it”
Use it for: Choosing debate topics for students, preparing for inter-house and inter-school debates.
Check: Practise aloud: state the motion “This House would make cooking a school subject”, define its key words and say “I beg to propose” ✓
▶ Watch it animatedWork it out in your head or on paper, type the answer and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.
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20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.
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