Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 836 · 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.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
6. 6.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a chat forward (c) an unsigned poster (d) a guess
7. 7.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Goodbye…”
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
17. 17.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
18. 18.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
19. 19.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.🛡️ 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
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) saying it twice
33. 33.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
34. 34.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
38. 38.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
40. 40.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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