Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 891 · 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? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
2. 2.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
7. 7.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
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
13. 13.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Plants need water.
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) so (d) because
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
19. 19.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
21. 21.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) shouting it (c) a rude word (d) saying it twice
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
27. 27.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
31. 31.⚖️ 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
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) however (d) so
33. 33.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Plants need water. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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