Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 616 · 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 is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) the judges’ marks
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
8. 8.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
17. 17.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
20. 20.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) but (d) the reason is
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
24. 24.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) sport is popular (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
25. 25.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) for example
28. 28.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
33. 33.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
38. 38.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) that is why
40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example

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