Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 492 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) for instance
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
5. 5.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
8. 8.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) although (c) due to (d) so
12. 12.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
18. 18.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
19. 19.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.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) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
25. 25.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a mistake in reasoning
29. 29.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A year has 12 months.
31. 31.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
33. 33.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) although (c) to give an example (d) for example
35. 35.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
39. 39.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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