Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 127 · 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.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Kolkata is in India.
3. 3.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
5. 5.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
6. 6.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
8. 8.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
12. 12.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
13. 13.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
14. 14.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
15. 15.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) play helps us focus (c) sport is popular (d) you never play sport
17. 17.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Homework is dull.
20. 20.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
21. 21.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
23. 23.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
25. 25.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
27. 27.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) a joke
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
30. 30.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) although (c) as a result (d) that is why
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
37. 37.🛡️ 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
38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
40. 40.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False

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