Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 593 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) it takes subject time (c) teams teach cooperation
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) that is why
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
8. 8.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) A year has 12 months.
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) for example
11. 11.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
16. 16.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
18. 18.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
23. 23.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Chess is boring.
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) due to
29. 29.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
35. 35.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
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False

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