Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 33 · 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? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
3. 3.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) twelve
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
5. 5.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
9. 9.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Chess is boring. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
11. 11.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) however (d) to give an example
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) for example
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
20. 20.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) always true
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
22. 22.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) that is why (d) for instance
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
27. 27.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) because (d) that is why
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
31. 31.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
32. 32.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
37. 37.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) guess
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill

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