Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 677 · 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) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) on the other hand
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) as a result
3. 3.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
4. 4.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) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) old and vague
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) A year has 12 months.
9. 9.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
12. 12.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
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.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) ignore the judges (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
19. 19.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
21. 21.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
23. 23.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) due to (d) although
26. 26.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
27. 27.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Rainy days are fun.
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
30. 30.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) the judges’ marks
32. 32.⚖️ 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
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Science is exciting. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
37. 37.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
40. 40.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False

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