Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 174 · 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 is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
2. 2.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
5. 5.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) I like football
6. 6.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
7. 7.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “I feel it” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “dustbins are green”
9. 9.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
13. 13.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
15. 15.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) metre
16. 16.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Kolkata is in India.
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
22. 22.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
25. 25.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) a number you found
27. 27.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) False (b) True
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
35. 35.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Science is exciting.
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
37. 37.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
39. 39.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
40. 40.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False

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