Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 191 · 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: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
6. 6.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
7. 7.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
8. 8.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) links proof to the claim (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
14. 14.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) True (b) False
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
16. 16.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
19. 19.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
20. 20.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) proven (d) complete
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) but
24. 24.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
30. 30.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.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
34. 34.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a mistake in reasoning
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks

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