Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 396 · 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: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
4. 4.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
6. 6.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
10. 10.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) for example (d) to give an example
13. 13.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
14. 14.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
19. 19.🛡️ 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
20. 20.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
21. 21.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) for instance
24. 24.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) however
26. 26.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “I feel it” (d) “dustbins are green”
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) because (c) to give an example (d) although
30. 30.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
31. 31.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
36. 36.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Plants need water. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Mangoes taste best.
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable

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