Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 923 · 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 source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) however (c) that is why (d) for example
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
13. 13.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
14. 14.🛡️ 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
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
16. 16.🛡️ 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
17. 17.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Kolkata is in India.
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
29. 29.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
35. 35.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
38. 38.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the audience (c) the argument (d) the judges
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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