Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 633 · 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.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
3. 3.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) it takes subject time
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Plants need water. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
15. 15.🛡️ 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
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
19. 19.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
22. 22.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Bees make honey. (d) A year has 12 months.
25. 25.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Bees make honey.
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) make it bigger (c) check where it came from (d) hide the source
33. 33.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
34. 34.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for instance (c) for example (d) as a result
38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter

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