Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 468 · 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.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
4. 4.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
11. 11.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the audience
12. 12.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
15. 15.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Science is exciting.
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) however (d) on the other hand
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
24. 24.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
29. 29.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
34. 34.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
36. 36.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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