Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 108 · 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 of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Kolkata is in India.
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) for instance
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
10. 10.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) weak (d) complete
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
14. 14.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) however
16. 16.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Mangoes taste best.
19. 19.🛡️ 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
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
22. 22.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
29. 29.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) trust a rumour (d) guess
30. 30.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) funny and short (d) loud and long
31. 31.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
33. 33.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) ends the debate (c) adds a new topic (d) links proof to the claim
34. 34.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
38. 38.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Chess is boring.
40. 40.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example

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