Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 774 · 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.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) for instance
5. 5.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
7. 7.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
11. 11.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
13. 13.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Bees make honey.
17. 17.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) however
19. 19.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
20. 20.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) however (d) for example
25. 25.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
28. 28.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
30. 30.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
33. 33.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
35. 35.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False

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