Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 869 · 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: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
4. 4.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
10. 10.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
15. 15.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
20. 20.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) as a result
22. 22.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) strong (d) complete
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) it takes subject time
28. 28.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
31. 31.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) best (d) metre
32. 32.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Ice is frozen water.
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
38. 38.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning

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