Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 41 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.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
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
6. 6.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a debate rule (d) a polite reply
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) however (c) so (d) as a result
16. 16.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) such as (d) however
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
22. 22.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
23. 23.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
24. 24.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Rainy days are fun.
34. 34.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
35. 35.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) strong (d) weak
37. 37.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
40. 40.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however

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