Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 676 · 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 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
2. 2.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
3. 3.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
6. 6.🧩 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
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
9. 9.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) trust a rumour (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
11. 11.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
12. 12.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) a measured result (d) what someone thinks
13. 13.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
18. 18.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) loud and long (d) old and vague
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
25. 25.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
26. 26.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
30. 30.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
31. 31.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) that is why
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
35. 35.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is always funny
36. 36.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
38. 38.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Goodbye…”
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.

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