Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 472 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Chess is boring.
9. 9.🚩 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
10. 10.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Ice is frozen water.
12. 12.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
26. 26.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) because (c) this is because (d) for instance
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
30. 30.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or

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