Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 246 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
6. 6.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
7. 7.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
9. 9.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
10. 10.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
11. 11.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
15. 15.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
17. 17.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
18. 18.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) for instance
22. 22.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
24. 24.🚩 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) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
25. 25.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) but (c) therefore (d) because
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) for instance (c) although (d) as a result
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
33. 33.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False

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