Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 373 · 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: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
3. 3.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
4. 4.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) however (c) for example (d) so
6. 6.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
8. 8.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
9. 9.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Kolkata is in India.
13. 13.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🛡️ 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
18. 18.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) check where it came from (d) round it to 100
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
20. 20.⚖️ 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
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
22. 22.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🚩 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) false either/or (d) everyone does it
24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
25. 25.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) twelve (c) metre (d) best
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Bees make honey.
27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
28. 28.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
32. 32.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) but (d) that is why
35. 35.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
37. 37.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result

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