Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 514 · 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.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.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
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
4. 4.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) such as (d) on the other hand
6. 6.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
9. 9.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
10. 10.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.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
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
21. 21.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
23. 23.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Plants need water. (d) Homework is dull.
25. 25.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ 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
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
30. 30.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
31. 31.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) because (c) but (d) that is why
33. 33.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
36. 36.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
38. 38.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) state their point fairly (c) raise your voice (d) laugh at them
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False

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