Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 53 · 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 an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Homework is dull.
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
4. 4.⚖️ 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
5. 5.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
10. 10.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
12. 12.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
16. 16.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the argument (c) the speaker (d) the audience
22. 22.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) it takes subject time (c) teams teach cooperation
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
32. 32.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) change the topic (c) laugh at them (d) raise your voice
33. 33.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) however (c) because (d) so
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
40. 40.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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