Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 646 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
13. 13.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) however (c) therefore (d) so
17. 17.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
20. 20.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) for instance (c) due to (d) because
24. 24.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
26. 26.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) True (b) False
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) therefore (c) because (d) that is why
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) Bees make honey.
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
30. 30.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Homework is dull.
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Plants need water. (d) Ice is frozen water.
37. 37.🧩 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
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
40. 40.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate

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