Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 158 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
2. 2.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
7. 7.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
12. 12.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.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) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
17. 17.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
18. 18.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
20. 20.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Rainy days are fun.
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) hide the source (c) round it to 100 (d) make it bigger
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
32. 32.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Homework is dull. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Rainy days are fun.
33. 33.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) strong (d) proven
34. 34.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty
36. 36.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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