Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 551 · 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.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) you are a show-off (c) homework is boring (d) we can practise in class
2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
6. 6.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
7. 7.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Plants need water. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
11. 11.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.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
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
15. 15.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) ask a stranger
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
19. 19.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Science is exciting.
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) but
24. 24.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
28. 28.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) however (c) for example (d) on the other hand
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
33. 33.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) metre (d) best
35. 35.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) for instance (d) although
38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
39. 39.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
40. 40.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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