Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 36 · 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.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Ice is frozen water.
5. 5.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
6. 6.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) I like lunch break
7. 7.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
9. 9.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) weak (d) complete
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
13. 13.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) because (c) although (d) as a result
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Homework is dull.
17. 17.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) the city water board (c) a guess (d) an unsigned poster
18. 18.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
23. 23.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) that is why (d) because
27. 27.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
30. 30.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) we learn healthy food (c) cooking is a life skill
35. 35.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
38. 38.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim

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