Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 441 · 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 “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
2. 2.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
4. 4.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for example (c) although (d) because
6. 6.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) for instance (d) although
9. 9.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
11. 11.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
14. 14.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
17. 17.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) so (c) but (d) therefore
20. 20.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
23. 23.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔎 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
28. 28.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) A year has 12 months.
30. 30.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) best
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) that is why (d) because
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
33. 33.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ 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
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
37. 37.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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