Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 792 · 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.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
5. 5.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
6. 6.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) check where it came from (d) round it to 100
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
9. 9.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
11. 11.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
14. 14.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
17. 17.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
18. 18.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) twelve (d) best
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
21. 21.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) due to
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) for example
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
26. 26.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) use a reliable source (c) ask a stranger (d) trust a rumour
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Plants need water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
30. 30.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
35. 35.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
36. 36.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
37. 37.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) although
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side

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