Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 346 · 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 linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) therefore (c) for example (d) that is why
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
3. 3.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
5. 5.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) therefore
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
14. 14.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
17. 17.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
20. 20.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
23. 23.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
25. 25.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
28. 28.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
30. 30.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Plants need water. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Ice is frozen water.
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
33. 33.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
36. 36.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
39. 39.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence

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