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Debate: Counterpoint Phrases

  •  English    10     Public
    Provocative statements to practice counterpoint phrases
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  • Social media does more harm than good.
    I think social media is terrible because it wastes time and spreads negativity.
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  • Homework is unnecessary for teenagers.
    Homework just stresses students out and doesn’t really help them learn.
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  • Fast food should be banned in schools.
    Fast food is unhealthy and makes children lazy, so schools shouldn’t allow it.
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  • Online learning is better than classroom learning.
    With online learning, students can study anywhere, so it’s clearly more convenient than classrooms.
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  • Children should have limited screen time.
    Kids spend too much time on phones and tablets, which harms their development.
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  • Everyone should use public transport instead of cars.
    Cars cause pollution, so using buses and trains would help the environment.
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  • Professional athletes are overpaid.
    Athletes earn millions while teachers and nurses earn very little, which seems unfair.
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  • Zoos are cruel and should be closed.
    Animals shouldn’t be kept in cages just for humans to watch.
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  • Books are always better than movies.
    Movies are just visual versions of stories, so books are richer and more detailed.
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  • School uniforms should be mandatory.
    Uniforms stop students from expressing themselves, but they create equality among peers.
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