Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 766 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
3. 3.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
5. 5.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) homework is boring (d) I like football
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) we learn healthy food
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
12. 12.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Chess is boring.
17. 17.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) however (d) such as
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
21. 21.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
25. 25.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
27. 27.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
29. 29.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Bees make honey.
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Rainy days are fun.
32. 32.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ 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
39. 39.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Bees make honey.

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