Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 946 · 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.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
2. 2.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) a measured result (d) always true
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) but (c) the reason is (d) so
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
5. 5.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
6. 6.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
8. 8.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
10. 10.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
11. 11.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
12. 12.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
14. 14.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
19. 19.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
20. 20.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the audience (c) the argument (d) the judges
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) an unsigned poster (d) a chat forward
26. 26.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) due to (c) therefore (d) but
30. 30.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
34. 34.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it

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