Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 138 · 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.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
2. 2.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
5. 5.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Plants need water. (d) A year has 12 months.
9. 9.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.🛡️ 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
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
21. 21.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
24. 24.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) therefore
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) due to (d) as a result
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) sport is popular (d) I like lunch break
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Kolkata is in India.
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Plants need water. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.

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