Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 121 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) A year has 12 months.
4. 4.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
7. 7.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) therefore (d) due to
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
10. 10.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) strong (d) complete
12. 12.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Bees make honey.
13. 13.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Chess is boring.
16. 16.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
17. 17.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) metre (d) best
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Bees make honey.
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) as a result
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) such as (d) because
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
30. 30.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
31. 31.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
35. 35.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
38. 38.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
40. 40.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a polite reply

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