Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 882 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
2. 2.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
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
4. 4.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
5. 5.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the argument (d) the speaker
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
8. 8.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Ice is frozen water.
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
17. 17.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Science is exciting.
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
24. 24.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
25. 25.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) but (c) because (d) therefore
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
34. 34.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) but (d) however
36. 36.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or

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