Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 465 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
4. 4.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
9. 9.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
11. 11.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) therefore (c) because (d) this is because
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
18. 18.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) but (d) this is because
21. 21.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
25. 25.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) A year has 12 months.
33. 33.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
35. 35.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) I like football
37. 37.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the judges (c) the argument (d) the audience
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) due to
39. 39.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly

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