Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 159 · 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 says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
2. 2.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) a measured result (d) what someone thinks
3. 3.🛡️ 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
4. 4.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) a chat forward (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
5. 5.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
13. 13.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
15. 15.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) twelve
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
18. 18.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
27. 27.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
33. 33.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
37. 37.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Bees make honey. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
39. 39.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) this is because

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