Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 192 · 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? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
2. 2.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
4. 4.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
5. 5.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) False (b) True
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for instance (c) due to (d) that is why
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
13. 13.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
22. 22.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents
29. 29.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
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) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
40. 40.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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