Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 303 · 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.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
2. 2.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) best
3. 3.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) as a result (d) the reason is
13. 13.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is always funny
14. 14.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) make it bigger (c) check where it came from (d) hide the source
15. 15.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
16. 16.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) I like football (c) you are a show-off (d) homework is boring
17. 17.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
23. 23.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
28. 28.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
32. 32.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) however (c) the reason is (d) so
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so

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