Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 102 · 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.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
3. 3.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
5. 5.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
7. 7.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
8. 8.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) teachers check homework (c) practice needs homework
10. 10.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ 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
12. 12.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
15. 15.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
16. 16.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
18. 18.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) such as (c) this is because (d) the reason is
21. 21.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
23. 23.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
30. 30.🛡️ 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
31. 31.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
33. 33.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Kolkata is in India.
35. 35.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) round it to 100 (c) hide the source (d) check where it came from
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
37. 37.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Plants need water.
40. 40.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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