Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 182 · 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: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) this is because
4. 4.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) the reason is
8. 8.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
10. 10.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) trust a rumour (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) funny and short (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) but (d) that is why
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) twelve
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
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) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
28. 28.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
29. 29.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) practice needs homework (c) teachers check homework
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Science is exciting.
34. 34.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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