Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 838 · 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 rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
2. 2.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
5. 5.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
8. 8.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
12. 12.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) shouting it (c) a rude word (d) saying it twice
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
21. 21.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) as a result (d) this is because
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Plants need water. (d) Kolkata is in India.
24. 24.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
26. 26.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) the reason is (d) although
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Bees make honey.
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
31. 31.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.🛡️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) loud and long (c) old and vague (d) funny and short
40. 40.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong

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