Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 91 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
4. 4.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) that is why
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
8. 8.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
9. 9.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
10. 10.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
13. 13.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) an unsigned poster (d) a chat forward
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) twelve (c) metre (d) best
17. 17.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
33. 33.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a measured result
38. 38.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) use a reliable source (c) ask a stranger (d) trust a rumour
39. 39.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True

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