Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 107 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
2. 2.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
3. 3.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
5. 5.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) as a result (d) the reason is
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
18. 18.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
21. 21.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) raise your voice (c) change the topic (d) state their point fairly
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Science is exciting.
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
32. 32.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
34. 34.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
37. 37.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the audience
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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