Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 833 · 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 a result? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) because (d) therefore
2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) however
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
4. 4.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) but
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
8. 8.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
9. 9.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
10. 10.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) raise your voice (c) change the topic (d) state their point fairly
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
13. 13.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
24. 24.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
29. 29.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) because
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
34. 34.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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