Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 895 · 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 of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
6. 6.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) always true (c) a measured result (d) what someone thinks
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
10. 10.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
15. 15.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
17. 17.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
19. 19.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
22. 22.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) although
25. 25.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) check where it came from (c) make it bigger (d) hide the source
26. 26.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) for instance (c) but (d) such as
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
29. 29.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
31. 31.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
32. 32.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
34. 34.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
39. 39.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students