Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 197 · 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: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
9. 9.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
10. 10.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
11. 11.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Science is exciting.
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
19. 19.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
25. 25.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
29. 29.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
30. 30.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) the city water board (c) a guess (d) an unsigned poster
31. 31.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a polite reply
33. 33.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the speaker
34. 34.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
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Kolkata is in India.
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False

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