Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 424 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) on the other hand
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) such as
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
7. 7.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
8. 8.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) complete (d) strong
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
10. 10.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
13. 13.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) it takes subject time (c) exercise keeps us fit
19. 19.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) so (d) on the other hand
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) because (d) therefore
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the argument
26. 26.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
28. 28.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
31. 31.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
33. 33.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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