Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 896 · 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 kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) but (c) this is because (d) because
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
5. 5.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
6. 6.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Bees make honey.
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) although
10. 10.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
23. 23.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) funny and short
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
29. 29.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
39. 39.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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