Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 665 · 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: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
3. 3.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Science is exciting. (d) A year has 12 months.
6. 6.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
7. 7.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
12. 12.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) as a result (d) that is why
17. 17.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) because (c) for instance (d) due to
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
20. 20.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ 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
23. 23.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the argument
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) teams teach cooperation (c) exercise keeps us fit
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Plants need water. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) for example (c) therefore (d) due to
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
34. 34.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) due to (d) this is because
36. 36.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
38. 38.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) but (c) as a result (d) for instance
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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