Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 480 · 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: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a polite reply (d) a debate rule
5. 5.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) however (d) for example
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧩 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
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
22. 22.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
25. 25.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
27. 27.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
29. 29.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) because (d) due to
32. 32.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Chess is boring.
35. 35.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
37. 37.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning

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