Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 17 · 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: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) so
4. 4.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
6. 6.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
10. 10.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Kolkata is in India.
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
14. 14.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
20. 20.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ 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
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
23. 23.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
26. 26.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.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) False (b) True
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) the reason is
30. 30.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) although
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
37. 37.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🛡️ 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

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