Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 400 · 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.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
10. 10.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) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
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.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
14. 14.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
16. 16.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Kolkata is in India.
17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
19. 19.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
22. 22.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
30. 30.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) we learn healthy food (c) cooking is a life skill
32. 32.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) but
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person

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