Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 295 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
2. 2.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
3. 3.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
4. 4.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
5. 5.⚖️ 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
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) for instance
7. 7.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
9. 9.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
11. 11.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
16. 16.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
17. 17.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
24. 24.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
30. 30.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
32. 32.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
36. 36.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Plants need water.
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
40. 40.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False

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