Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 109 · 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.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
4. 4.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) for example
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
17. 17.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
20. 20.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
21. 21.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is always funny
22. 22.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Plants need water. (d) Chess is boring.
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
26. 26.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
27. 27.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
31. 31.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
35. 35.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) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ 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
40. 40.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim

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