Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 545 · 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 fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Plants need water. (d) Homework is dull.
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A year has 12 months.
8. 8.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) an unsigned poster (c) the city water board (d) a guess
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Plants need water. (d) Ice is frozen water.
11. 11.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
12. 12.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) because (d) the reason is
15. 15.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
18. 18.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 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
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
24. 24.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
30. 30.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) you never play sport
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
34. 34.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the audience
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) therefore (d) so

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