Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 840 · 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.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
3. 3.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
4. 4.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
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.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.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
12. 12.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
14. 14.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
15. 15.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
18. 18.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) to give an example
21. 21.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
24. 24.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
26. 26.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a mistake in reasoning
27. 27.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) funny and short (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
30. 30.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
31. 31.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
32. 32.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
33. 33.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
35. 35.🧩 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
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
37. 37.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Science is exciting.
38. 38.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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