Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 101 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
5. 5.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) I love flowers (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Plants need water. (d) Chess is boring.
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
17. 17.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) but (d) to give an example
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
24. 24.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
25. 25.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) a joke
27. 27.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
33. 33.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
34. 34.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
38. 38.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False

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