Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 868 · 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 is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
2. 2.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
3. 3.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) teachers check homework
6. 6.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
16. 16.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) old and vague
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
18. 18.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
21. 21.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) metre (d) Tuesday
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
26. 26.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) make it bigger (c) hide the source (d) check where it came from
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Plants need water. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Science is exciting.

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