Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 361 · 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: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) ignore the judges (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
8. 8.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
12. 12.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
13. 13.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
14. 14.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the judges
17. 17.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
20. 20.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
29. 29.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) laugh at them (c) state their point fairly (d) change the topic
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
35. 35.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
36. 36.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
40. 40.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False

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