Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 483 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
2. 2.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
4. 4.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
6. 6.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
14. 14.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) such as (c) therefore (d) the reason is
18. 18.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) raise your voice (c) change the topic (d) state their point fairly
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
20. 20.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
22. 22.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Plants need water.
25. 25.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
27. 27.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A year has 12 months.
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
34. 34.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a debate rule (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a polite reply
35. 35.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
36. 36.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) A year has 12 months.
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence

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