Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 155 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
4. 4.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
8. 8.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
16. 16.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) strong (d) complete
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) as a result (c) so (d) such as
18. 18.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
20. 20.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
26. 26.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
27. 27.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) you are a show-off
28. 28.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
29. 29.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
32. 32.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
34. 34.🛡️ 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
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) due to
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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