Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 171 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
5. 5.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Plants need water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
6. 6.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.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
9. 9.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
11. 11.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
16. 16.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
17. 17.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
30. 30.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
32. 32.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) as a result
34. 34.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
37. 37.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) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
39. 39.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Plants need water. (d) Mangoes taste best.

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