Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 142 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) although
5. 5.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) for example (d) such as
10. 10.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) a number you found
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
13. 13.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) best (c) twelve (d) metre
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
21. 21.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
29. 29.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
31. 31.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
34. 34.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
35. 35.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
36. 36.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) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
38. 38.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
39. 39.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True

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