Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 128 · 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 “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
3. 3.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
4. 4.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) but (d) as a result
11. 11.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) you are a show-off
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
13. 13.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
14. 14.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) always true
16. 16.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the argument
17. 17.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Plants need water. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
18. 18.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
22. 22.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a debate rule (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
23. 23.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
27. 27.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) best (c) metre (d) twelve
35. 35.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) a joke
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
37. 37.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
38. 38.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim

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