Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 590 · 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.🛡️ 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
2. 2.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) so
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Kolkata is in India.
6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Plants need water. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
18. 18.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
24. 24.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
31. 31.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
32. 32.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
34. 34.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
37. 37.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person

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