Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 520 · 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.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
3. 3.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
5. 5.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Kolkata is in India.
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) I like football
22. 22.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) the reason is (d) although
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) for instance
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Kolkata is in India.
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) however
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
33. 33.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) a personal attack
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
37. 37.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
38. 38.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable

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