Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 507 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) sport is popular (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
5. 5.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
8. 8.⚖️ 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
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
11. 11.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
13. 13.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) so (c) for instance (d) this is because
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
21. 21.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚩 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
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
24. 24.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Mangoes taste best.
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
29. 29.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is always funny
31. 31.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
35. 35.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
38. 38.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) that is why

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