Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 232 · 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: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
4. 4.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
5. 5.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) trust a rumour (d) guess
6. 6.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
9. 9.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
10. 10.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
11. 11.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
13. 13.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
16. 16.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) so (c) the reason is (d) for example
18. 18.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) although (d) such as
20. 20.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) strong (d) complete
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) however
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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
27. 27.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Science is exciting.
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
30. 30.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) that is why (d) so
33. 33.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
38. 38.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) repeating your point (c) a personal attack (d) thanking the judges
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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