Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 936 · 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 student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ 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
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
9. 9.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Science is exciting. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Plants need water.
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
15. 15.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Plants need water. (d) Ice is frozen water.
21. 21.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Plants need water.
25. 25.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) twelve (c) metre (d) best
26. 26.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
29. 29.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
32. 32.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
34. 34.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) raise your voice (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Ice is frozen water.
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
38. 38.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning

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