Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 370 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) due to (d) so
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
3. 3.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.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) True (b) False
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) relevant and reliable (c) funny and short (d) loud and long
8. 8.🛡️ 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
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
17. 17.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.🚩 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
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
25. 25.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚩 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
27. 27.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Plants need water.
29. 29.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
30. 30.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) is always funny (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
35. 35.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
38. 38.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim

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