Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 906 · 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.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
4. 4.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
10. 10.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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Rainy days are fun.
16. 16.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) answering their point (c) a personal attack (d) thanking the judges
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
21. 21.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
23. 23.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
28. 28.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
30. 30.🛡️ 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
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Bees make honey.
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
37. 37.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
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Chess is boring.
39. 39.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) laugh at them (d) change the topic
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example

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