Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 338 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) but
2. 2.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) Tuesday (c) best (d) twelve
7. 7.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
10. 10.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
11. 11.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
15. 15.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Chess is boring. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Plants need water.
17. 17.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Ice is frozen water.
19. 19.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) that is why (d) however
21. 21.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) therefore (d) the reason is
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Rainy days are fun.
26. 26.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
29. 29.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
32. 32.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) change the topic (c) state their point fairly (d) laugh at them
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Homework is dull.
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) the reason is (d) but
35. 35.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) thanking the judges (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
38. 38.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
39. 39.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Plants need water.

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