Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 83 · 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 opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a measured result
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
7. 7.🛡️ 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
8. 8.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ 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
10. 10.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
11. 11.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
18. 18.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
19. 19.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
23. 23.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
24. 24.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) old and vague (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
25. 25.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
32. 32.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) use a reliable source (d) guess
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) although (d) due to
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
37. 37.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.

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