Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 153 · 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 “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
2. 2.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) round it to 100 (c) check where it came from (d) hide the source
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) such as
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
14. 14.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Kolkata is in India.
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Science is exciting. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) A year has 12 months.
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Homework is dull.
29. 29.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) however (d) for example
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) but (c) due to (d) as a result
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
38. 38.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
40. 40.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True

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