Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 839 · 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 fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
3. 3.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
5. 5.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) but (d) that is why
8. 8.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “I feel it” (d) “my friend agrees”
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Bees make honey.
13. 13.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) practice needs homework (c) teachers check homework
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
17. 17.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
19. 19.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
22. 22.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) because
27. 27.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
30. 30.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
31. 31.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
36. 36.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence

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