Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 822 · 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.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) strong (d) proven
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) because
3. 3.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) raise your voice (c) laugh at them (d) change the topic
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
6. 6.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
9. 9.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
14. 14.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
15. 15.🧩 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
16. 16.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
20. 20.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
25. 25.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.⚖️ 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
28. 28.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
30. 30.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Ice is frozen water.
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True

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