Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 650 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Plants need water.
2. 2.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
3. 3.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) a personal attack
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
10. 10.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A year has 12 months.
12. 12.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
13. 13.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) metre
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Kolkata is in India.
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
19. 19.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) a number you found
24. 24.⚖️ 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
25. 25.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
27. 27.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
29. 29.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) due to
33. 33.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Plants need water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) however (c) so (d) to give an example
38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class

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