Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 157 · 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: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
5. 5.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the argument
6. 6.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
9. 9.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
13. 13.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) check where it came from (c) round it to 100 (d) make it bigger
14. 14.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) but (c) the reason is (d) although
17. 17.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
18. 18.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Plants need water. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Ice is frozen water.
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
20. 20.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Plants need water. (d) A year has 12 months.
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
24. 24.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
26. 26.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
33. 33.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
36. 36.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.

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