Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 941 · 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 of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Ice is frozen water.
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
3. 3.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
4. 4.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) use a reliable source (c) trust a rumour (d) ask a stranger
13. 13.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
14. 14.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
15. 15.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) twelve (c) best (d) metre
16. 16.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
20. 20.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
28. 28.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Homework is dull.
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) for example
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
38. 38.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example

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