Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 172 · 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: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
3. 3.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) so
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
7. 7.🛡️ 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
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) but
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) a rude word
16. 16.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) however (c) but (d) for example
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) practice needs homework (c) teachers check homework
23. 23.⚖️ 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
24. 24.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) however (c) because (d) such as
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
30. 30.🧩 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
31. 31.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.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
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
36. 36.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Science is exciting.
38. 38.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) make it bigger (c) check where it came from (d) round it to 100
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students