Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 178 · 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: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
4. 4.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) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
6. 6.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) because (d) to give an example
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
9. 9.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
12. 12.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Plants need water.
14. 14.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
17. 17.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Plants need water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
30. 30.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
32. 32.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
36. 36.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
38. 38.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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