Oral skills - Responding to Persuasive Questions

The reasons we have chosen for a stand must NOT be

• sensible

• illogical

• fair

• reasonable

'Representative' means that your reasoning can apply to most of the people _____ of the time.

• some

• most

• all

The first thing to state in a persuasive answer is a ...

• scope

• stand

• reason

• conclusion

What is the purpose of the Introduction?

• provide overview

• inform about stand

• answer the question

• consolidate reasons

Which is the correct sequence of words to be used in a paragraph of elaboration?

• hence, in this way, moreover, for instance

• in this way, moreover, for instance, hence

• moreover, in this way, for instance, hence

• moreover, hence, in this way, for instance

Which of the following is a persuasive question?

• What are the pros and cons of zoos?

• Describe a zoo.

• Should there be zoos?

• Tell me about a visit to the zoo.

Which is the most appropriate word to use to state your stand? I ...

• understand

• detest

• believe

• think

What do I say in the conclusion?

• thank the examiner

• the most important point

• the last point

• reiterate my stand

How do we ensure we do not misinterpret the question?

• Ask the examiner to repeat the question several times.

• Listen and take down notes.

• Ask the examiner to give you time to think.

• Listen carefully.

Which is/are elaboration techniques(s)?

• personal anedotes

• pros and cons

• comparison

• suggestions