Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 852 · 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 a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) thanking the judges (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) but (c) however (d) although
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
6. 6.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
12. 12.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) although (c) therefore (d) the reason is
14. 14.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) you never play sport
17. 17.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) because (d) therefore
21. 21.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
26. 26.🚩 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
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) proven (d) strong
28. 28.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Science is exciting.
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
33. 33.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
35. 35.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
39. 39.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found

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