Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 976 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Science is exciting.
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
6. 6.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Bees make honey.
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) for example
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
11. 11.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) it takes subject time
14. 14.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
19. 19.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Kolkata is in India.
22. 22.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
24. 24.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
25. 25.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) complete (d) strong
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) because (d) on the other hand
29. 29.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) for example (d) however
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
36. 36.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
37. 37.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False

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