Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 429 · 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 “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
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) such as
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) due to (d) such as
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) the reason is (d) because
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
10. 10.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) we forget in long breaks (c) kids need a long rest
14. 14.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) this is because
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) although (d) this is because
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Plants need water.
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Kolkata is in India.
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) complete (d) weak
28. 28.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
29. 29.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) repeating your point (c) a personal attack (d) thanking the judges
30. 30.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
31. 31.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class
32. 32.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
34. 34.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
36. 36.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
37. 37.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
38. 38.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result

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