Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 16 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
2. 2.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ 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
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
6. 6.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Homework is dull. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
9. 9.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) answering their point (c) a personal attack (d) thanking the judges
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Plants need water.
15. 15.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
20. 20.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
23. 23.🛡️ 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
24. 24.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
25. 25.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
28. 28.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) teachers check homework (c) practice needs homework
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) however (c) therefore (d) such as
33. 33.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
36. 36.🛡️ 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
37. 37.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
39. 39.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong

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