Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 341 · 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.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) such as (d) that is why
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
5. 5.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
6. 6.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.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
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) so (d) therefore
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
19. 19.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
22. 22.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
28. 28.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) repeating your point
30. 30.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
31. 31.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Bees make honey. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) due to
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) old and vague

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