Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 51 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 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
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
7. 7.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
8. 8.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) you are a show-off
9. 9.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) best
10. 10.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
12. 12.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
14. 14.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
17. 17.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) due to (d) for instance
24. 24.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Homework is dull.
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) A year has 12 months.
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Chess is boring.
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
34. 34.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) for instance
38. 38.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
39. 39.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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