Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 249 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
3. 3.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
4. 4.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
5. 5.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) however (d) as a result
8. 8.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
9. 9.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
19. 19.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
21. 21.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
23. 23.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
26. 26.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Chess is boring.
28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
30. 30.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
32. 32.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Plants need water.
36. 36.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) but (d) this is because
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) because
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) we learn healthy food

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