Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 995 · 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.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
5. 5.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.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
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) such as (d) on the other hand
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) as a result
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
28. 28.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
29. 29.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
31. 31.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
39. 39.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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