Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 247 · 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.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Plants need water. (d) Ice is frozen water.
6. 6.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
7. 7.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) for instance (c) although (d) on the other hand
11. 11.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
16. 16.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) so
19. 19.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) this is because
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
22. 22.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.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) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) therefore
34. 34.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 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
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True

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