Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 124 · 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.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
5. 5.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Kolkata is in India.
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
13. 13.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
16. 16.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
19. 19.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Rainy days are fun.
20. 20.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
22. 22.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) however (c) as a result (d) for example
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
27. 27.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
29. 29.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.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 is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) such as
36. 36.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
38. 38.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) that is why

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