Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 563 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) because (d) so
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Homework is dull.
5. 5.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class
11. 11.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
12. 12.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
20. 20.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
26. 26.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
30. 30.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”
39. 39.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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