Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 39 · 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: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
5. 5.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
9. 9.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
10. 10.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) due to
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) for example
14. 14.🛡️ 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
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) weak (d) complete
30. 30.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
32. 32.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) because
37. 37.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
39. 39.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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