Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 166 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) but
2. 2.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) a personal attack
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) but (d) as a result
7. 7.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) the reason is
11. 11.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Bees make honey.
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
14. 14.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
15. 15.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
17. 17.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
27. 27.🛡️ 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
28. 28.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) best (d) Tuesday
29. 29.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Chess is boring. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Plants need water. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
34. 34.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚩 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
36. 36.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
37. 37.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) due to
39. 39.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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