Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 329 · 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? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
7. 7.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) for instance
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) because (d) to give an example
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
18. 18.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Plants need water.
22. 22.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.⚖️ 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
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
28. 28.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the argument (d) the speaker
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Bees make honey.
32. 32.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
33. 33.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) make it bigger (c) round it to 100 (d) check where it came from
34. 34.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
39. 39.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters

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