Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 407 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
4. 4.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) complete (d) proven
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) so (d) because
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
13. 13.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) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) so
16. 16.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
17. 17.🛡️ 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
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
20. 20.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) a joke
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Science is exciting.
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
27. 27.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
29. 29.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
30. 30.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Bees make honey.
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
38. 38.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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