Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 328 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) this is because
5. 5.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) as a result (d) to give an example
7. 7.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
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) therefore
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
15. 15.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) False (b) True
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) however (c) although (d) for instance
17. 17.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
19. 19.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
30. 30.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) that is why (d) to give an example
34. 34.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) however
36. 36.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Rainy days are fun.
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable

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