Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 238 · 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 linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) however (d) this is because
2. 2.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) “dustbins are green”
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
4. 4.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) teams teach cooperation
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Plants need water. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
12. 12.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
16. 16.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
17. 17.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) because (d) the reason is
24. 24.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
26. 26.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
30. 30.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ 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
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
33. 33.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
35. 35.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) a personal attack
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
40. 40.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

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