Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 149 · 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: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
4. 4.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
5. 5.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
6. 6.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) change the topic (d) raise your voice
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
8. 8.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
13. 13.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Plants need water. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
16. 16.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
18. 18.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) so (c) although (d) however
22. 22.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) due to
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
29. 29.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
32. 32.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Science is exciting.
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) because (d) although
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
39. 39.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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