Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 50 · 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? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) that is why
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Homework is dull.
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
11. 11.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
13. 13.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
16. 16.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
18. 18.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
19. 19.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Ice is frozen water.
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) due to
24. 24.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) Tuesday (c) best (d) twelve
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
29. 29.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
31. 31.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ 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
33. 33.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) but (d) that is why
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
37. 37.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
38. 38.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) but
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence

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