Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 196 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
4. 4.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
6. 6.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) best
12. 12.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) repeating your point (c) thanking the judges (d) answering their point
14. 14.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) strong (d) proven
15. 15.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
19. 19.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) the city water board (c) an unsigned poster (d) a guess
20. 20.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for example
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) however (c) this is because (d) as a result
25. 25.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
27. 27.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
33. 33.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚩 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
35. 35.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) so (c) to give an example (d) for instance
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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