Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 5 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) therefore (d) for instance
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) so
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
9. 9.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
10. 10.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) so (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
14. 14.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
20. 20.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) although (d) to give an example
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.🛡️ 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
24. 24.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
32. 32.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
34. 34.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
37. 37.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ 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
40. 40.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side

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