Practice: Speaking: Presenting and Defending an Argument

Answer every question, then check your score and read the explanations.

1. Question 1 · Ordering

   Put the parts of a spoken argument in the most effective order.

   Tap the words below in the right order.

   EvidencePositionConcessionReason
2. Question 2 · Multiple choice

   Which phrase disagrees most diplomatically?

   A.That is simply wrong.B.I take your point, although the data suggests otherwise.C.No, you misunderstood.D.I cannot accept that at all.
3. Question 3 · Gap fill

   Complete the signpost: On ___, the advantages outweigh the drawbacks.
4. Question 4 · True or false

   Short pauses are more effective than filler words such as "um".

   TrueFalse