Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 145 · 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.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) but (d) as a result
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
5. 5.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Science is exciting.
6. 6.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) best (d) twelve
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Plants need water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
11. 11.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
12. 12.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) guess
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
17. 17.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
19. 19.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) because
28. 28.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
33. 33.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) the city water board (d) an unsigned poster
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) but
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) this is because
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) therefore
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Rainy days are fun.

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