Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 599 · 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.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
7. 7.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) the city water board (d) an unsigned poster
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
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.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A year has 12 months.
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
12. 12.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
13. 13.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the speaker
14. 14.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) although (c) but (d) such as
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
19. 19.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
20. 20.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Rainy days are fun.
22. 22.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) due to
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
33. 33.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a debate rule
34. 34.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Rainy days are fun.
38. 38.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) that is why (c) although (d) for instance
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False

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