Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 592 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
10. 10.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
17. 17.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
19. 19.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
21. 21.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
22. 22.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
28. 28.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
29. 29.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
30. 30.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Plants need water.
33. 33.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) the city water board (c) a guess (d) a chat forward
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
36. 36.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
37. 37.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A year has 12 months.

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