Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 160 · 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 offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) to give an example
3. 3.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) relevant and reliable (c) funny and short (d) old and vague
5. 5.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) best (d) twelve
9. 9.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
10. 10.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
13. 13.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) such as
16. 16.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
18. 18.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
22. 22.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Rainy days are fun.
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
27. 27.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) because
30. 30.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) use a reliable source (c) ask a stranger (d) trust a rumour
31. 31.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the argument (c) the speaker (d) the audience
32. 32.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
33. 33.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
38. 38.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person

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