Debate Language
What phrase would you use to politely disagree in a debate?
"I see your point, but..."
What’s the opposite of “boring”?
Interesting / Exciting
What does “deadline” mean?
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Choose the correct: “He ___ (work/works) every day.”
Works
What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bulldozer.
What’s a good phrase to express strong agreement?
I completely agree with you.
Which English-speaking country drives on the left?
United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
What’s a synonym of “purchase”?
Buy
Fill in the blank: “The meeting ___ at 3 p.m.”
Starts
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems.
What does “devil’s advocate” mean in a debate?
Someone who argues a point they don’t necessarily believe in, just to challenge ideas.
Name two English idioms.
“Break a leg,” “Spill the beans,”
What’s the meaning of “reschedule”?
To change the time of an appointment or event.
Identify the error: “She don’t like coffee.”
“Don’t” should be “doesn’t.” Correct: “She doesn’t like coffee.”
What has hands but can’t clap?
A clock.
What’s a transition word to introduce a contrasting idea?
However or On the other hand
What’s the plural of “mouse”?
Mice
Fill in the blank: “She is responsible ___ managing the team.”
for
Which is correct: “He has went” or “He has gone”?
He has gone.
What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot
Give an example of a rebuttal in a debate
While some argue that..., it’s important to consider...”
What’s the difference between “their,” “they’re,” and “there”?
Their = possession, they’re = they are, there = a place
What does “competitive advantage” mean in business?
A condition that puts a company in a superior position over competitors.
Transform to passive voice: “They will launch the product.”
The product will be launched.
I speak without a mouth, I hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
An echo.