Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 94 · 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.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
2. 2.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ 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
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) to give an example
22. 22.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
23. 23.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) change the topic (c) laugh at them (d) state their point fairly
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
29. 29.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) therefore (d) as a result
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
40. 40.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False

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