Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 148 · 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.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
3. 3.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
5. 5.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) however
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
12. 12.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) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
16. 16.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
18. 18.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
19. 19.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) old and vague
20. 20.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
21. 21.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the audience
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) although (c) to give an example (d) for example
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) to give an example
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Goodbye…”
29. 29.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
36. 36.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
38. 38.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) for instance (c) due to (d) therefore
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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