Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 242 · 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.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for example (d) although
4. 4.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Ice is frozen water.
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) but
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) but (d) although
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
12. 12.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
17. 17.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) so (c) due to (d) on the other hand
20. 20.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
22. 22.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
31. 31.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) laugh at them (c) state their point fairly (d) change the topic
32. 32.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) strong (d) proven
33. 33.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
35. 35.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) such as (c) although (d) due to
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
40. 40.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) twelve (d) Tuesday

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