Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 814 · 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 linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) so
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
4. 4.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
11. 11.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
14. 14.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) that is why
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) however (c) because (d) although
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
22. 22.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) the city water board (c) an unsigned poster (d) a guess
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
24. 24.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
25. 25.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
29. 29.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) but (d) the reason is
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
37. 37.🛡️ 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
38. 38.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False

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