Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 315 · 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.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
2. 2.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
4. 4.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ 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
6. 6.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) proven (d) complete
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) therefore (d) as a result
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Science is exciting.
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) make it bigger (c) check where it came from (d) round it to 100
19. 19.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
24. 24.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) we forget in long breaks (c) kids need a long rest
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) so (c) the reason is (d) however
28. 28.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
30. 30.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
32. 32.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) but
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
37. 37.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
39. 39.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence

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