Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 812 · 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.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
3. 3.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
6. 6.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
7. 7.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
17. 17.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) however (d) so
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Rainy days are fun.
24. 24.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) this is because
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
30. 30.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) round it to 100
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
32. 32.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the speaker
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
37. 37.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
39. 39.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) but (c) to give an example (d) such as

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