Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 181 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) because (d) so
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
5. 5.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
6. 6.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) as a result
9. 9.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) metre
14. 14.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) so (d) however
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) therefore
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
20. 20.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Mangoes taste best.
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Plants need water. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
24. 24.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or

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