Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 735 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
4. 4.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) repeating your point (c) thanking the judges (d) a personal attack
5. 5.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
10. 10.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
13. 13.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
17. 17.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Science is exciting.
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
21. 21.🛡️ 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
22. 22.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) check where it came from (c) hide the source (d) round it to 100
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) however (c) the reason is (d) due to
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
26. 26.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A year has 12 months.
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧩 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
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
32. 32.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
35. 35.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
38. 38.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧩 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”
40. 40.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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