Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 73 · 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? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
3. 3.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Plants need water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
9. 9.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
11. 11.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
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.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
16. 16.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) because
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Homework is dull.
22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) although
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
35. 35.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
37. 37.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) a joke
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) however (d) as a result
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
40. 40.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) weak (d) complete

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