Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 523 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
4. 4.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
5. 5.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
6. 6.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) relevant and reliable (c) funny and short (d) loud and long
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
8. 8.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) although
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
11. 11.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
15. 15.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) this is because
20. 20.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the argument (c) the speaker (d) the judges
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
22. 22.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Homework is dull.
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) because (d) on the other hand
26. 26.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) but
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
29. 29.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
32. 32.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Bees make honey.
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) the reason is
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) that is why
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) for example

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