Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 799 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
4. 4.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) although
6. 6.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Rainy days are fun.
8. 8.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Plants need water. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Chess is boring.
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
17. 17.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) strong (d) proven
18. 18.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Bees make honey.
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) we can practise in class (c) you are a show-off (d) homework is boring
25. 25.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
28. 28.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
32. 32.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
34. 34.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
35. 35.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) repeating your point (c) a personal attack (d) thanking the judges
36. 36.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
38. 38.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning

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