Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 236 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) because (d) for example
3. 3.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
7. 7.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) as a result
9. 9.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) but
20. 20.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) the city water board
21. 21.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Plants need water. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
27. 27.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
31. 31.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
35. 35.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
39. 39.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the argument
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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