Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 100 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Point, proof, link — and no tricks): Find the topic of the question: argument parts, fact or opinion, evidence, sides, rebuttal, fallacy or linking word. Use that lesson’s tip — claim, evidence, reasoning; can it be checked?; relevant, specific, reliable; agree or disagree?; answer the point; name the broken step; show the link. Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
3. 3.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
5. 5.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
8. 8.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is a guess
9. 9.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
12. 12.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
15. 15.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
18. 18.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) for instance (c) for example (d) to give an example
21. 21.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) for example (d) as a result
23. 23.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Chess is boring.
25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) this is because
28. 28.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
32. 32.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) this is because (d) so
35. 35.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the argument (c) the audience (d) the speaker
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
40. 40.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False

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