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I'm disagree with that!
I disagree with that!
What's the noun for offering an opposing argument.
a rebuttal (verb is to rebut)
The House believes that ...
I put it to you that ...
Why is the British Parliamentary Debating system important?
Because it's the system used in universities across the globe.
What does "to shoot one's mouth off" mean?
To talk foolishly, carelessly, or too much about something
It's one of the most important aspect of ....
It's one of the most important aspectS of
i.e. one of + PLURAL noun
What's the official word for the debating topic?
the motion
What's the stage in the argument when you give a reason why your example backs up your point?
The explanation
A debate is a "structured _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _"
argument
If someone has "the gift of the gab", what are they able to do?
They are able to speak easily and confidently, and to persuade people.
First, second, third...
(When enumerating points)
Firstly, secondly, thirdly
What's the name for the debating side which supports the motion?
The proposition
What is something that backs up your point - eg facts or a case study?
Your example
Give two ways of expressing that you are voicing your own opinion.
- as I see it
- in my opinion
- I believe
- as far as I'm concerned
- from my point of view
What is a "moot point"?
A subject which gives rise to argument or debate.
This is eventually our last chance.
This is possibly our last chance.
NB. In English, the adverb eventually means in the end or after some time
e.g. The train was delayed, but it eventually arrived at midnight. (correct)
The debating side which is against the motion.
The opposition
What is the "well-developed idea with a clear topic sentence"?
Your point
Give 4 synonyms for advantages and disadvantages.
Pros and Cons
Pluses and Minuses
Fors and Againsts
Upsides and Downsides
What on earth is a "bone of contention"?
A subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
I'd like to present you my team.
I'd like to introduce you to my team.
NB.In English, the verb present means provide.
Which speaker begins a debate?
The first speaker of the proposition
What is it when you add further explanation to your argument?
Elaboration
What's the name for the audience at the debate?
The floor.
What does "to stand one's ground" mean?
To not change one's position when being attacked; to not retreat.