Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 759 · 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: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
4. 4.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the audience
5. 5.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🚩 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) false either/or (d) everyone does it
10. 10.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Science is exciting.
17. 17.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) as a result
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
22. 22.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Mangoes taste best.
32. 32.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) old and vague
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Homework is dull.
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
35. 35.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) that is why
37. 37.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
38. 38.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong

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