Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 691 · 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: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
5. 5.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
8. 8.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
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
11. 11.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
13. 13.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
20. 20.⚖️ 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
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Chess is boring.
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.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
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) so (c) for example (d) due to
28. 28.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) a rude word (d) shouting it
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
31. 31.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
36. 36.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.⚖️ 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
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.

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