Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 408 · 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.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Plants need water. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Bees make honey.
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
3. 3.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Plants need water.
8. 8.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
10. 10.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) teams teach cooperation
12. 12.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
13. 13.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
17. 17.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
19. 19.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
20. 20.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
21. 21.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) because
24. 24.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
32. 32.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) metre
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Rainy days are fun.
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) this is because
35. 35.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
37. 37.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific

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