Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 288 · 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 student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
4. 4.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
9. 9.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) check where it came from (c) round it to 100 (d) make it bigger
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”
21. 21.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
24. 24.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.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
30. 30.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
33. 33.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
34. 34.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🛡️ 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
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however

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