Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 161 · 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 is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “I feel it” (d) “my friend agrees”
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
3. 3.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
5. 5.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
10. 10.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Goodbye…”
11. 11.🛡️ 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
12. 12.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
15. 15.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
17. 17.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
18. 18.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Plants need water. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
20. 20.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
21. 21.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a mistake in reasoning
22. 22.🔗 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
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
24. 24.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
26. 26.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) for instance (d) to give an example
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
30. 30.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
32. 32.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
34. 34.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) the reason is
38. 38.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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