Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 123 · 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.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
5. 5.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
16. 16.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) but (c) the reason is (d) such as
21. 21.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
29. 29.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) so (d) such as
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) for example (d) but
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
36. 36.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
37. 37.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
40. 40.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False

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