Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 876 · 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.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
2. 2.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) but
5. 5.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Plants need water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
10. 10.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 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
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
24. 24.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
28. 28.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
33. 33.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) proven (d) strong
34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Ice is frozen water.
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
38. 38.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
40. 40.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a proven number (d) a measured result

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