Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 199 · 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: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
3. 3.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
5. 5.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
9. 9.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
15. 15.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
16. 16.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
18. 18.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
20. 20.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
21. 21.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
24. 24.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
25. 25.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
29. 29.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the judges
34. 34.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
38. 38.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
39. 39.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it

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