Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 217 · 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? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Plants need water.
3. 3.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ 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
5. 5.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
6. 6.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
8. 8.⚖️ 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
9. 9.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
11. 11.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
20. 20.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
24. 24.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
27. 27.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ 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
29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
30. 30.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) we learn healthy food (c) cooking is a life skill
37. 37.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
39. 39.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person

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