Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 165 · 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.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) although (c) this is because (d) the reason is
5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) such as (c) however (d) but
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) although (c) however (d) but
7. 7.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
15. 15.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) as a result
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
19. 19.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
28. 28.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
31. 31.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) that is why (c) because (d) to give an example
33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
39. 39.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False

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