Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 243 · 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.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Bees make honey. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Bees make honey. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
8. 8.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
11. 11.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) twelve (d) best
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Science is exciting.
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Ice is frozen water.
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) due to
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
23. 23.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
27. 27.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
31. 31.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
32. 32.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) so
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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