Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 888 · 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 makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
2. 2.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) homework is boring (d) we can practise in class
3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
4. 4.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Science is exciting.
9. 9.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
13. 13.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) although (d) therefore
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
27. 27.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
28. 28.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
31. 31.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Homework is dull.
34. 34.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) so
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
40. 40.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague

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