Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 417 · 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.⚖️ 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
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
7. 7.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
10. 10.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Science is exciting.
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
25. 25.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
26. 26.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
28. 28.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) however
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) so
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) for example (d) due to
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
34. 34.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
35. 35.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
37. 37.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
38. 38.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning

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