Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 932 · 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: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
6. 6.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
11. 11.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) due to
16. 16.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
17. 17.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Bees make honey.
23. 23.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) change the topic (c) state their point fairly (d) laugh at them
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
29. 29.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
31. 31.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) is always funny
32. 32.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
34. 34.🛡️ 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
36. 36.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
39. 39.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False

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