Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 958 · 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 an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Plants need water.
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for example (c) however (d) but
7. 7.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
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.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
22. 22.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
24. 24.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
27. 27.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for example (c) but (d) as a result
29. 29.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) round it to 100 (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) the reason is
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Bees make honey. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Plants need water.
40. 40.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False

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