Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 15 · 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 does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
3. 3.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
4. 4.🔎 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
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
8. 8.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
9. 9.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
11. 11.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
14. 14.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a polite reply
15. 15.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
18. 18.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
25. 25.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) because
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Plants need water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
29. 29.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
32. 32.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
35. 35.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ 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
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the argument (d) the speaker

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