Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 474 · 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: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
4. 4.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Mangoes taste best.
15. 15.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
21. 21.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (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) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) on the other hand
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
32. 32.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Chess is boring.
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
38. 38.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
40. 40.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back

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