Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 79 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) although (c) for example (d) such as
3. 3.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
7. 7.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) change the topic (c) state their point fairly (d) laugh at them
8. 8.⚖️ 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
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
11. 11.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
12. 12.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) a proven number
15. 15.🛡️ 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
16. 16.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
17. 17.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Homework is dull. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
20. 20.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
23. 23.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
29. 29.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) for example
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
32. 32.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
34. 34.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) because
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
39. 39.⚖️ 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
40. 40.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example

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