Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 820 · 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.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
4. 4.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “dustbins are green”
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
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) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
9. 9.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is always funny (c) someone feels (d) is a guess
10. 10.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
12. 12.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Bees make honey.
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
17. 17.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
20. 20.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
21. 21.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Ice is frozen water.
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) although (c) such as (d) for instance
26. 26.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Bees make honey.
29. 29.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) an unsigned poster (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
34. 34.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof

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