Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 669 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.🚩 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) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
5. 5.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) for example
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) for instance
10. 10.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A year has 12 months.
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
13. 13.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) you never play sport (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
16. 16.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Chess is boring.
18. 18.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
20. 20.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
28. 28.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.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
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) because
32. 32.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
36. 36.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Science is exciting.
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point

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