Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 125 · 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.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) raise your voice (c) state their point fairly (d) laugh at them
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
4. 4.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) as a result
9. 9.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
11. 11.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 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
13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.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
16. 16.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) such as (c) that is why (d) to give an example
18. 18.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
19. 19.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the audience
20. 20.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
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.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
32. 32.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) because (d) that is why
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
35. 35.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
38. 38.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Plants need water. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot

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