Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 349 · 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? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) ask a stranger
5. 5.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
9. 9.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
11. 11.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) but (c) due to (d) the reason is
14. 14.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ 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
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
26. 26.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) due to (d) for instance
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) as a result
33. 33.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
36. 36.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) sport is popular (d) I like lunch break
37. 37.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
38. 38.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or

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