Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 198 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
2. 2.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
11. 11.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) due to (d) for instance
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Rainy days are fun.
17. 17.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
18. 18.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ 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
21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) therefore
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
25. 25.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Ice is frozen water.
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
29. 29.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) therefore (d) as a result
31. 31.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) therefore
35. 35.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) we can practise in class
37. 37.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) due to (d) such as

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