Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 967 · 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.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) relevant and reliable (c) funny and short (d) old and vague
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
3. 3.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) I like football
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
5. 5.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
8. 8.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
9. 9.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Bees make honey.
12. 12.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a debate rule
17. 17.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
21. 21.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
24. 24.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) round it to 100 (d) check where it came from
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Mangoes taste best.
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) so (d) to give an example
29. 29.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
30. 30.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) this is because
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.🛡️ 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
38. 38.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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