Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 684 · 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? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
7. 7.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) to give an example
12. 12.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) A year has 12 months.
18. 18.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) I like lunch break (c) play helps us focus (d) you never play sport
19. 19.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) a count of litter (d) “dustbins are green”
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.🚩 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
24. 24.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) such as (d) but
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) although
33. 33.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) such as (d) therefore
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) metre (d) Tuesday

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