Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 270 · 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: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Bees make honey.
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
4. 4.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
6. 6.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) for instance (d) to give an example
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
13. 13.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
15. 15.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) such as
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
20. 20.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 attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Mangoes taste best.
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
24. 24.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
28. 28.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Homework is dull.
32. 32.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) because
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Ice is frozen water.
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) that is why

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