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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Respect and Clarity. Average 93 / 100
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
79 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
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Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 51 words the Alto train is not a gift. It places a perpetual burden on the backs of future generations. Unearned certainty Yesterday, the Minister of Transport opened the door to the possibility of cost overruns, 1 so the minister is prepared for it to cost far more than $90 billion and far exceed its budget.2 The question · 13 words Is the Liberal transport minister prepared to pour money down a bottomless pit?
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Signal · 100
0 of 1 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · no score
Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Respect · 100
0 of 1 deductions are Respect
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 79
1 of 1 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “It places a perpetual burden on the backs of future generations.” It asserts a definitive, perpetual consequence without providing evidence.
Claims · 2
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1 “opened the door to the possibility of cost overruns” Yesterday, on 2026-06-10, the Minister of Transport acknowledged the possibility of cost overruns on the Alto train project. search 2 “cost far more than $90 billion” The Alto train project’s cost figure in question is $90 billion, and the speaker suggests it could exceed that. search
