Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 286 · 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: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) it takes subject time (c) exercise keeps us fit
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
4. 4.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) an unsigned poster (d) a chat forward
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
6. 6.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
9. 9.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Chess is boring.
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) however
11. 11.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
15. 15.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
19. 19.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
23. 23.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
25. 25.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) that is why
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
34. 34.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
35. 35.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
39. 39.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
40. 40.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) shouting it

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