Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 854 · 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 does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
6. 6.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Mangoes taste best.
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) so
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
13. 13.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
21. 21.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Rainy days are fun.
26. 26.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
28. 28.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
29. 29.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the judges
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ 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
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
36. 36.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
39. 39.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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