A speaker cites a survey but does not say who answered. Which question requests that missing detail?

• When was the survey conducted?
• Which groups answered the survey?
• What questions were included in the survey?

Which description fits a formal debate?

• Speakers discuss opposing positions using agreed turns and rules.
• A speaker presents a prepared report and then takes audience questions.
• A group works together to plan an event.

Maya proposes a garden to help lessons. Which reply asks about the ongoing work needed to put her idea into practice?

• Which lessons could use it?
• How much space would Maya's proposed garden need at the school?
• Who would care for the garden during term and holidays?

The agreed rules give each debater an uninterrupted timed turn. A speaker may interrupt whenever they wish.

A speaker says, 'Our hall is popular, so its windows must leak.' Which part of the reasoning needs checking?

• The link from popularity to leaks.
• Whether the speaker recommends repairing the windows.
• Whether leaking windows would make the hall less popular.

Tom says, 'Uniforms may reduce clothing costs.' Maria replies, 'You say uniforms cost families nothing.' What changed?

• A saving became a cost.
• A clothing-cost claim became a school-cost claim.
• A possible saving became no cost.

Omar proposes weekend library opening for quiet study. Jamal asks how staff would be paid. Which next step addresses that concern?

• Survey pupils about weekend study demand.
• Compare the library's study facilities with those at other local venues.
• Estimate staffing costs and identify possible funding.

Hana's teacher checks four things: a claim, relevant evidence, a fair summary and a direct reply. Hana includes all except the fair summary. How many checks does she meet?

New, relevant evidence appears to support the other side. What is the fairest way to assess its effect on your position?

• Use the source's reputation to decide.
• Check its methods and support, then reconsider the affected claim.
• Compare the total number of examples offered by each side before choosing a position.

A speaker says, 'A later start may help attendance if buses can be rescheduled.' Which summary preserves the uncertainty and condition?

• Changing bus schedules would improve attendance by making school start later.
• A later start may help attendance if buses can change.
• A later start may help attendance, so buses should be rescheduled.