Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 423 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
2. 2.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) that is why (d) because
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) always true
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
13. 13.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Homework is dull.
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
23. 23.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ 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
25. 25.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
26. 26.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
28. 28.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
29. 29.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
30. 30.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Plants need water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
32. 32.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
34. 34.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
38. 38.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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