Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 144 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
2. 2.🛡️ 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
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) however (d) such as
4. 4.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
6. 6.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
8. 8.🛡️ 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
9. 9.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) the city water board
10. 10.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) because (d) however
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) the reason is
19. 19.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) however (c) but (d) although
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
27. 27.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
28. 28.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
30. 30.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
31. 31.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
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) round it to 100 (c) hide the source (d) make it bigger
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Plants need water.
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
37. 37.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
38. 38.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) laugh at them (c) change the topic (d) state their point fairly
39. 39.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back

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