Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 454 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Rainy days are fun.
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
5. 5.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) although (c) that is why (d) the reason is
8. 8.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) however (c) because (d) the reason is
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) trust a rumour
20. 20.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Science is exciting.
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
24. 24.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
26. 26.🛡️ 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
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
30. 30.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
31. 31.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
37. 37.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
38. 38.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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