Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 318 · 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 can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
2. 2.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
5. 5.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Plants need water.
9. 9.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Rainy days are fun.
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) so (c) this is because (d) but
14. 14.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) to give an example
17. 17.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) A year has 12 months.
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
22. 22.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
23. 23.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) ends the debate (c) adds a new topic (d) links proof to the claim
24. 24.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) this is because
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
32. 32.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

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