Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 782 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
2. 2.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
4. 4.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
6. 6.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Science is exciting. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Rainy days are fun.
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Plants need water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
12. 12.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
13. 13.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a proven number
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Kolkata is in India.
17. 17.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
21. 21.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Bees make honey.
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
25. 25.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) strong (d) complete
26. 26.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
28. 28.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) raise your voice (c) state their point fairly (d) laugh at them
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Plants need water. (d) Ice is frozen water.
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
36. 36.🚩 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
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) it takes subject time
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) therefore
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) due to (d) however
40. 40.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True

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