Correct the Mistake
Debating terms
Debating Terms
Debating terms
Idioms
100

I'm disagree with that!

I disagree with that!

100

What's the noun for offering an opposing argument.

a rebuttal (verb is to rebut)

100
What phrase can the 1st speaker use to introduce their argument?

The House believes that ...

I put it to you that ...

100

Why is the British Parliamentary Debating system important?

Because it's the system used in universities across the globe.

100

What does "to shoot one's mouth off" mean?

To talk foolishly, carelessly, or too much about something

200

It's one of the most important aspect of ....

It's one of the most important aspectS of

i.e. one of + PLURAL noun

200

What's the official word for the debating topic?

the motion

200

What's the stage in the argument when you give a reason why your example backs up your point?

The explanation

200

A debate is a "structured _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _"

argument

200

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.

300

First, second, third...

(When enumerating points)

Firstly, secondly, thirdly

300

What's the name for the debating side which supports the motion?

The proposition

300

What is something that backs up your point - eg facts or a case study?

Your example

300

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

300

What is a "moot point"?

A subject which gives rise to argument or debate.

400

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) 

400

The debating side which is against the motion.

The opposition

400

What is the "well-developed idea with a clear topic sentence"?

Your point

400

Give 4 synonyms for advantages and disadvantages.

Pros and Cons

Pluses and Minuses

Fors and Againsts

Upsides and Downsides

400

What on earth is a "bone of contention"?

A subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.

500

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. 

  • His resignation presents us with a problem. (correct) 
  • We’ll present the financial results at the end of the year. (correct) 


500

Which speaker begins a debate?

The first speaker of the proposition

500

What is it when you add further explanation to your argument?

Elaboration

500

What's the name for the audience at the debate?

The floor.

500

What does "to stand one's ground" mean?

To not change one's position when being attacked; to not retreat.