Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 139 · 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: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) due to
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) due to (d) as a result
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
13. 13.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
19. 19.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the argument (c) the audience (d) the speaker
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
21. 21.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) it takes subject time (c) teams teach cooperation
29. 29.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) play helps us focus (c) sport is popular (d) you never play sport
30. 30.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a proven number
31. 31.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents
33. 33.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
36. 36.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
37. 37.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
39. 39.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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