Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 785 · 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.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
5. 5.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
9. 9.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) but (c) because (d) however
12. 12.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) that is why
15. 15.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) best (d) twelve
16. 16.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
18. 18.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) an unsigned poster (c) the city water board (d) a chat forward
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
20. 20.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Homework is dull.
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
25. 25.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) relevant and reliable (c) funny and short (d) loud and long
28. 28.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
30. 30.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the argument (c) the speaker (d) the audience
31. 31.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) such as (c) for example (d) to give an example
35. 35.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
37. 37.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 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
39. 39.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal

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