Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 302 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) due to (c) so (d) but
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
4. 4.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
9. 9.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
11. 11.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
14. 14.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Rainy days are fun.
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
20. 20.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
25. 25.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
26. 26.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Plants need water. (d) Science is exciting.
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
33. 33.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
37. 37.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
38. 38.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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