Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 977 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) A year has 12 months.
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) such as (d) for example
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
8. 8.🛡️ 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
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
11. 11.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Plants need water.
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
18. 18.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) but (d) so
20. 20.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) however
23. 23.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Science is exciting.
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
31. 31.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
32. 32.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
34. 34.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
35. 35.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
37. 37.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
39. 39.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Chess is boring.

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