Justifying an opinion | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What is an opinion?
- a fact that a person knows
- a view or belief that a person has ✓
- a list of items
What is a fact?
- a view or belief that a person has
- a statement that is true ✓
- a piece of gossip
Which of the following is an opinion?
- 2 + 2 = 4
- Chocolate ice cream is the best flavour. ✓
- The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
- London is the capital city of England.
When speaking publicly, which three of these will help you?
- speaking with a loud voice ✓
- speaking clearly ✓
- looking at the floor
- looking at the audience ✓
- speaking quietly
What should a persuasive sentence include?
- long and detailed sentences
- rhyming words
- strong evidence and logical reasoning ✓
Which of the following is persuasive?
- the sky is blue
- you should definitely try this delicious ice cream ✓
- I like reading books

How many teams are involved in a debate?
- 1
- 2 ✓
- 3
- 4
In a debate, people will give their opinion and justify it with what?
- a different opinion
- reasoning ✓
- facts
When speaking to an audience, which three of these are important to do?
- speak loudly and clearly ✓
- smile while speaking
- make eye-contact ✓
- stand-up straight ✓
- move your feet
What word signals to the audience that you are now using reasoning to justify your answer?
- and
- but
- or
- because ✓
- so
When someone has finished speaking in our debate lessons, what should you do?
- laugh
- stay silent
- applaud ✓
Which of these is a fact and not an opinion?
- I think that Italy is the best country to visit.
- I believe that school uniform should be banned.
- Football is a sport that lots of people play. ✓

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Opinions do not need to be justified in a debate.

Opinions need to be justified to convince the audience.