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Debate Phrases Quiz: TFE

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which phrase can be used to introduce a personal opinion?

a)

All the evidence points to/suggests…

b)

The vast majority of people would say…

c)

In my opinion, I think that

d)

So what you’re saying is…

2.

What is the main purpose of the opening statement in a debate?

a)

To summarize the arguments

b)

To cross-examine the opponent

c)

To present the initial viewpoint

d)

To conclude the debate

3.

Which phrase can be used to add an additional point in a debate?

a)

On top of that

b)

I feel I must also disagree with you about

c)

So in summary

d)

So to sum up

4.

What is the purpose of the cross-examination in a debate?

a)

To present the initial viewpoint

b)

To summarize the arguments

c)

To challenge the opponent's statements

d)

To conclude the debate

5.

Which phrase can be used to partially agree with an opponent's point?

a)

So in summary

b)

I admit that your point about… may be true, however

c)

You’re not seriously suggesting that…, are you?

d)

So let me get this straight…

6.

What is the critical factor in a debate according to the provided phrases?

a)

The rebuttal

b)

The closing statement

c)

The opening statement

d)

The real question/dilemma

7.

Which phrase can be used to conclude a debate?

a)

So to wrap up

b)

So what you’re saying is…

c)

I personally am (not) a big fan of…

d)

I think you’ll find that…

8.

What is the purpose of the rebuttal in a debate?

a)

To conclude the debate

b)

To summarize the arguments

c)

To challenge the opponent's statements

d)

To present the initial viewpoint

9.

Which phrase can be used to rebut an opponent's statement?

a)

So to sum up

b)

So let me get this straight…

c)

I hear what you’re saying, but…

d)

In my view

10.

What is the purpose of the closing statement in a debate?

a)

To cross-examine the opponent

b)

To conclude the debate

c)

To present the initial viewpoint

d)

To summarize the arguments

11.

What phrase can be used to express partial agreement with an opponent's point?

a)

So in summary

b)

I acknowledge that your point about… may be true, however

c)

You’re not seriously suggesting that…, are you?

d)

So let me understand this…

12.

What is the purpose of the summary in a debate?

a)

To cross-examine the opponent

b)

To conclude the debate

c)

To present the initial viewpoint

d)

To summarize the arguments

13.

Which phrase can be used to introduce a personal viewpoint?

a)

All the evidence points to/suggests…

b)

The vast majority of people would say…

c)

In my view, I believe that

d)

So what you’re saying is…

14.

Finish the phrase: The (a)   majority of people would say…

15.

Finish the phrase: As (a)   as I’m concerned,…

16.

Finish the phrase: My v (a)   on the matter is……

17.

Finish the phrase: On (a)   of that,……

18.

Finish the phrase: The (a)   issue here is…

19.

Finish the phrase: The critical/c (a)   factor here is……

20.

Finish the phrase: The real question/d (a)   is… (question form)……

21.

Finish the phrase: I support/oppose the notion that… for the f (a)   reason:……

22.

Finish the phrase: You can’t p (a)   be saying that………

23.

Finish the phrase: So to w (a)   up,………

24.

Finish the phrase: Apart from/b,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, that,………

(a)  

25.

Finish the phrase: C (a)   me if I’m wrong but…