Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 703 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) such as
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) for example
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
17. 17.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
19. 19.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) it takes subject time
21. 21.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
24. 24.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
25. 25.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
32. 32.🧩 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
33. 33.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Rainy days are fun.
35. 35.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
36. 36.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
39. 39.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False

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