Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 458 · 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: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.🛡️ 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
9. 9.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
10. 10.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
12. 12.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Bees make honey. (d) A year has 12 months.
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is always funny
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
33. 33.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
35. 35.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
37. 37.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
38. 38.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) although
40. 40.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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