WorksheetsDebate Phrases Quiz: TFE
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which phrase can be used to introduce a personal opinion?
All the evidence points to/suggests…
The vast majority of people would say…
In my opinion, I think that
So what you’re saying is…
What is the main purpose of the opening statement in a debate?
To summarize the arguments
To cross-examine the opponent
To present the initial viewpoint
To conclude the debate
Which phrase can be used to add an additional point in a debate?
On top of that
I feel I must also disagree with you about
So in summary
So to sum up
What is the purpose of the cross-examination in a debate?
To present the initial viewpoint
To summarize the arguments
To challenge the opponent's statements
To conclude the debate
Which phrase can be used to partially agree with an opponent's point?
So in summary
I admit that your point about… may be true, however
You’re not seriously suggesting that…, are you?
So let me get this straight…
What is the critical factor in a debate according to the provided phrases?
The rebuttal
The closing statement
The opening statement
The real question/dilemma
Which phrase can be used to conclude a debate?
So to wrap up
So what you’re saying is…
I personally am (not) a big fan of…
I think you’ll find that…
What is the purpose of the rebuttal in a debate?
To conclude the debate
To summarize the arguments
To challenge the opponent's statements
To present the initial viewpoint
Which phrase can be used to rebut an opponent's statement?
So to sum up
So let me get this straight…
I hear what you’re saying, but…
In my view
What is the purpose of the closing statement in a debate?
To cross-examine the opponent
To conclude the debate
To present the initial viewpoint
To summarize the arguments
What phrase can be used to express partial agreement with an opponent's point?
So in summary
I acknowledge that your point about… may be true, however
You’re not seriously suggesting that…, are you?
So let me understand this…
What is the purpose of the summary in a debate?
To cross-examine the opponent
To conclude the debate
To present the initial viewpoint
To summarize the arguments
Which phrase can be used to introduce a personal viewpoint?
All the evidence points to/suggests…
The vast majority of people would say…
In my view, I believe that
So what you’re saying is…
Finish the phrase: The (a) majority of people would say…
Finish the phrase: As (a) as I’m concerned,…
Finish the phrase: My v (a) on the matter is……
Finish the phrase: On (a) of that,……
Finish the phrase: The (a) issue here is…
Finish the phrase: The critical/c (a) factor here is……
Finish the phrase: The real question/d (a) is… (question form)……
Finish the phrase: I support/oppose the notion that… for the f (a) reason:……
Finish the phrase: You can’t p (a) be saying that………
Finish the phrase: So to w (a) up,………
Finish the phrase: Apart from/b,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, that,………
(a)
Finish the phrase: C (a) me if I’m wrong but…
