Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 438 · 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: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
8. 8.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) however
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) although (d) that is why
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) answering their point
15. 15.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
16. 16.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
18. 18.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Plants need water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) therefore (d) due to
33. 33.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) although
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) so (c) due to (d) that is why
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
38. 38.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Chess is boring.
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) round it to 100 (d) check where it came from

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