Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 718 · 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 fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
3. 3.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
4. 4.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
6. 6.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) the city water board (c) a guess (d) a chat forward
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) strong (d) complete
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
16. 16.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Plants need water. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 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
20. 20.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) False (b) True
21. 21.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
22. 22.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
26. 26.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
33. 33.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
34. 34.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
35. 35.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
38. 38.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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