Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 248 · 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: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
3. 3.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ 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
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Plants need water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Bees make honey.
11. 11.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) strong (d) weak
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
15. 15.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
18. 18.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
21. 21.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
23. 23.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) funny and short (d) loud and long
24. 24.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) for instance
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) for example
40. 40.🛡️ 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

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